election funding controversy
Prashant Kishor Claims Rs 10,000 Payments to Women Voters Determined Bihar Election Outcome
Nov 19, 2025 05:05 pm CST
Former election strategist Prashant Kishor alleges that the BJP-JDU alliance secured their landslide victory in Bihar by distributing Rs 10,000 to 1.21 crore women voters just before the election. In his first post-election interview with NDTV, Kishor claims this cash distribution under the guise of a government scheme was timed specifically to influence voting patterns, resulting in his newly formed Jan Suraaj party failing to secure any seats despite reshaping political discourse in the state.
Zohran Mamdani's Campaign Under Investigation for $13,000 in Illegal Foreign Donations
Oct 13, 2025 04:28 pm CST
Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign faces scrutiny after reportedly receiving nearly $13,000 (Rs 11 lakh) in illegal foreign donations, violating US election laws. NYC Campaign Finance Board records reveal approximately 170 contributions from overseas donors, including funds from Dubai. The campaign has pledged to return non-compliant donations amid growing criticism from political opponents.