WebDesk
5 March
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
In a fiery accusation today, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the government is using the State Bank of India (SBI) as a shield to conceal questionable transactions, specifically related to electoral bonds. Kharge claimed that this tactic aims to sidestep the Supreme Court’s recent verdict on the matter.
The State Bank of India has sought an extension until June 30 from the Supreme Court to disclose comprehensive details of electoral bonds deposited by political parties. This request follows the Supreme Court’s directive last month, instructing the SBI to submit these details to the Election Commission by March 6.
The government’s alleged use of the SBI as a protective barrier against transparency has raised concerns about the integrity of financial dealings within the political landscape. As the deadline for disclosure approaches, the unfolding saga underscores the tension between accountability and political maneuvering, with the SBI caught in the crossfire of these contentious claims