Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi retorted, saying Modi champions corruption. While reading the interview with Modi’s television journalists, he referred to the scrapped electoral bond as the “biggest extortion in the world.” Speaking at a joint press conference with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, the Wayanad MP alleged that PM Modi’s recent interview with reporters was “scripted and a flop show.”
Gandhi argued against Modi’s purported defense on electoral bonds, which is set to be scrapped by the court according to this year’s previous rulings. He argued why the practice of lack of transparency was not made the issue, especially donor identities and transaction dates were hidden under the BJP. Last but not least, Rahul Gandhi affirms that some members of the public see Modi beyond clarification and as part of the corruption.
In his interview, PM Modi said that the opposition spread falsehoods about the electoral bonds scheme, which knowingly produced details only everybody could know.
PM Modi, on his part, defended the scheme as a mechanism to break the culture of black money in Indian politics. However, he is unwilling to deny the long-standing problem of huge amounts of money being pumped into elections by political parties. Zakaria pointed out that even though money is a major concern in politics and is essential for any campaign, the scheme aimed to uncover transparent mechanisms to limit the role of illicit money.
Despite Modi’s justifications, Gandhi’s criticism underscores the ongoing debate on political funding transparency and accountability. The exchange reflects the broader political discourse in India, where allegations of corruption and accountability remain significant. As the electoral landscape evolves, public scrutiny of political practices, including funding mechanisms, shapes public opinion and political narratives.
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