political funding
Akhilesh Yadav Teases Congress Over Electoral Bond Sources While Criticizing BJP's Electoral Practices
Dec 10, 2025 02:29 pm CST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav created a light moment in Parliament while questioning Congress about their electoral bond funding sources. During his Lok Sabha address, Yadav criticized BJP for alleged administrative misuse in recent UP bypolls, highlighted funding disparities between national and regional parties, and supported electoral reforms including changes to Election Commissioner appointments and a return to ballot voting.
BJP Receives 83% of Tata Group-Backed Electoral Trust Funding During 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
Dec 03, 2025 04:39 pm CST
During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP received Rs 757 crore (83%) of the total Rs 914 crore distributed by the Tata Group-backed Progressive Electoral Trust to 10 political parties. Meanwhile, Congress received just 8.4% (Rs 77.3 crore), highlighting the significant shift in political funding through electoral trusts following the Supreme Court's ban on electoral bonds.
59% of Bihar's Unrecognised Political Parties Failed to Disclose Finances in 2023-24: ADR Report
Nov 07, 2025 07:40 pm CST
According to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), nearly 60% of Bihar's registered unrecognised political parties failed to disclose mandatory financial information for 2023-24. Of 275 parties reviewed, only 24% made complete financial disclosures, collectively declaring Rs 85.56 crore income and Rs 71.73 crore in donations. The report highlights significant transparency issues among political organizations operating in Bihar's electoral landscape.
Despite $22 Million Opposition from 26 Billionaires, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani Wins New York Mayoral Race
Nov 07, 2025 07:21 pm CST
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has been elected New York's next mayor despite facing over $22 million in opposition funding from America's wealthiest individuals. Campaigning on progressive policies including free public transport and universal childcare, Mamdani overcame financial resistance from 26 billionaires including Michael Bloomberg and Bill Ackman, who have since extended offers of cooperation following his victory. Mamdani will take office in January 2026.