Sat Sep 28 17:58:59 UTC 2024: ## Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP President JP Nadda Named in FIR Over Electoral Bonds Scheme
**Bangalore, Sept 28, 2024:** A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP National President JP Nadda following a court order. The FIR pertains to allegations surrounding the Electoral Bonds Scheme.
The details of the case and the specific allegations against the two leaders are yet to be released. However, the court’s directive to register an FIR indicates a potential violation of law related to the Electoral Bonds Scheme.
The Electoral Bonds Scheme, introduced in 2018, allows political parties to receive donations from individuals and companies through bonds issued by designated banks. The scheme has been criticized for its lack of transparency and its potential to facilitate anonymous donations, raising concerns about electoral corruption.
This development is likely to spark further controversy surrounding the Electoral Bonds Scheme and its implications for political funding in India.
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