‘New heights of hypocrisy’: PM Modi slammed by Congress’ Jairam Ramesh for trying to ‘cover up’ electoral bond ‘scam’ | Mint

Congress Charges Prime Minister Modi with Hypocrisy over Electoral Bond Scheme

Mumbai, April 1: In a scathing attack, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of engaging in "new heights of hypocrisy" over the contentious electoral bond scheme. Ramesh's criticism comes in response to Modi's recent remarks attempting to justify the scheme, which has been widely condemned as a tool for opaque political funding.

"Prime Minister Modi has resorted to blatant lies and misrepresentation in an attempt to cover up the electoral bond scam," Ramesh asserted. "His statements are a testament to his utter contempt for transparency and accountability in political funding."

The Congress leader pointed out that Modi had previously promised to bring about greater transparency in political funding, but his actions contradict his words. "The electoral bond scheme is a glaring example of his hypocrisy," Ramesh said. "It has created a loophole that allows corporate entities to anonymously fund political parties, making it impossible to track the source of funds."

Ramesh also highlighted the potential for corruption and undue influence over political decisions that the electoral bond scheme poses. "By allowing anonymous donations, the scheme has opened the door to black money and illegal activities," he said. "It gives corporations and wealthy individuals undue sway over the political process, undermining the very foundation of democracy."

The Congress leader urged the Supreme Court to intervene and strike down the electoral bond scheme, which he described as "an affront to the spirit of the Constitution and the principles of fair electoral practices." Ramesh also called for a comprehensive reform of political funding to ensure transparency, accountability, and equal opportunities for all political parties.

The Congress's attack on Modi over the electoral bond scheme comes amidst the party's ongoing campaign against alleged corruption and cronyism in the BJP government. The party has repeatedly raised concerns about the use of electoral bonds to fund the BJP and its allies, demanding an independent investigation into the matter.