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Swarajya Staff
Mar 23, 2024, 09:11 PM | Updated 09:11 PM IST
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This Is No 'Gotcha' Moment For Media, Opposition
Dear Reader,
Our Editorial Director R Jaganathan highlights several key points regarding political donations and their implications:
Firstly, it suggests that the fear of facing enforcement action from agencies like the Enforcement Directorate may prompt political parties to accept donations without the need for formal solicitations.
Secondly, it acknowledges the possibility of a connection between donations and favours to companies, though proving such links can be challenging.
Thirdly, it highlights that political parties can influence donors even when out of power, as they can use tactics like public protests and threats of retaliation if they come to power.
Fourthly, it discusses the importance of transparency in political donations but criticises the Supreme Court's decision to apply this retrospectively, suggesting it may have unintended negative consequences.
Read all this in detail here: https://swarajyamag.com/politics/electoral-bonds-disclosure-this-is-no-gotcha-moment-for-media-opposition
Until next time.
Bhuvan Krishna
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