In a significant development related to the Electoral Bond case, the Election Commission has uploaded the data of Electoral Bond contributors on its official website. Just days after the State Bank of India (SBI) complied with the court order by submitting all data pertaining to Electoral Bonds, the Election Commission has made the information public.
The released data, shared by the Election Commission, unveils the names of companies and individuals who have purchased Electoral Bonds and the amounts involved. Notable entities included in the list are Apollo Tyres, Lakshmi Mittal, Adani Group, PVR, CavinKare, Sula Wines, Velspan, and Sun Pharma.
The largest contribution of ₹1,368 crores came from Future Gaming and Hotel Services. Other significant contributors include:
– Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited – ₹966 crores
– Quick Supply Chain Private Limited – ₹410 crores
– Vedanta Limited – ₹400 crores
– Haldia Energy Limited – ₹377 crores
– Bharati Group – ₹247 crores
– Essel Mining and Industries Limited – ₹224 crores
The disclosure sheds light on the substantial financial backing received by various entities through Electoral Bonds, raising questions about transparency and accountability in political funding. Citizens can now access the complete data on the Election Commission’s official website, marking a crucial step towards greater transparency in electoral financing.
