The recent decision of the Supreme Court to not make transparent the use of electoral bonds for funding political parties and election campaigns, is most disappointing, argues S Y Quraishi, former Chief Election Commissioner of India. These bonds are vulnerable to be misused by foreign donors as well as Indian companies and are brazenly promoting crony capitalism. An exclusive interview with NewsClick.
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