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SBI's Electoral Bond Chaos: Banking System Messed Up

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Discover why SBI is struggling with electoral bonds and the implications for the banking system. Experts weigh in on the unfolding drama!

State Bank of India (SBI) finds itself in a tangle over electoral bonds, raising questions about the efficiency of the banking system under the Modi government. Despite claims of transparency and accountability, the process of compiling electoral bonds data has highlighted complexities within the system.

The SBI's plea to the Supreme Court for an extension of over three months to submit crucial information regarding electoral bonds has sparked controversy. Legal experts and opposition parties have criticized the bank for the delay, pointing out the potential implications of hiding dubious dealings behind the veil of bureaucracy.

Justice Deepak Gupta's skepticism about SBI's explanation regarding electoral bonds adds another layer of intrigue to the situation. His revelation of past directives to the bank raises concerns about the transparency of the electoral bond process and the need for stringent oversight.

Sanjay Raut's sharp criticism of SBI's handling of electoral bonds as an 'insult to Modi' sheds light on the political implications of the issue. The showdown between the government and the banking giant reflects a broader narrative of accountability and transparency in financial transactions.

Notably, the delay in disclosing electoral bond details by SBI has stirred a nationwide debate on the sanctity of political funding. The ongoing battle between the government and the banking sector underscores the challenges of maintaining a balance between financial integrity and political interests.

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Electoral Bonds | SBI might win the battle, but lose the war on ... (Deccan Herald)

Ironically, the Narendra Modi government which claims to have cleaned the banking system created a set of transactions which has muddled the banking system.

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Does SBI Really Need 4 Months To Compile Electoral Bonds Data ... (The Quint)

Does SBI Really Need 4 Months To Compile Electoral Bonds Data? Experts Explain. Experts explain what data has to be collected and collated, and possible reasons ...

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Electoral Bonds: SBI seeks extension of deadline from Supreme ... (thecsrjournal)

The State Bank of India (SBI) has appealed to the Supreme Court seeking an extension of more than 3 months time to submit information regarding electoral ...

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Modi govt 'desperate', using SBI to hide 'dubious dealings' through ... (Livemint)

The Congress attack came day after the SBI sought time until June 30 to disclose details of each electoral bond encashed by political parties.

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Legal experts slam SBI for seeking more time to disclose electoral ... (India Today)

The State Bank of India's move to seek more time has attracted criticism from the legal fraternity and opposition parties alike.

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'I Don't Believe SBI's Explanation on Electoral Bonds; It's Absolutely ... (The Wire)

Justice Deepak Gupta also revealed that he was part of a bench which in 2019 had told the SBI to collate and keep the relevant details of the electoral bond ...

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Sanjay Raut on SBI's 'electoral bond' move: 'Insult to Modiโ€ฆsend ... (Hindustan Times)

The SBI on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking an extension till June 30 to disclose details of each electoral bond encashed by political parties.

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Electoral bonds: SBI seeking more time negates the purpose of the ... (The Leaflet)

That 'Digital India' cannot collate electoral bond data in time is only one problem. The larger issue is that the State Bank of India's plea for more time ...

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Full Text | 'Can't Take SBI 3 Months to Collate 44000 Documents ... (The Wire)

Justice Deepak Gupta: See, this order of the Supreme Court, this specific order, directing the SBI, State Bank of India, to furnish the information, is in ...

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Election Commission Quiet on SBI Missing SC-Mandated Deadline ... (The Wire)

The latest to take issue with the SBI for its seeking an extension till end-June for providing data on electoral bonds is the Bank Employees Federation of ...

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SBI should follow SC deadline on electoral bond scheme: Bank ... (Deccan Herald)

New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI) The State Bank of India should adhere to the deadline set by the Supreme Court to disclose to the Election Commission the names of ...

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Is SBI's delay on electoral bonds info deliberate or genuine ... (India Today)

The State Bank of India is under scrutiny after missing the deadline to provide information on electoral bonds to the Election Commission.

EC yet to receive electoral bond details from SBI | The Arunachal ... (The Arunachal Times)

NEW DELHI, 6 Mar: The State Bank of India has not shared details of the electoral bonds encashed by political parties till Wednesday, the deadline set by ...

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Delay dogs electoral bonds disclosure: SBI misses Supreme Court ... (Telegraph India)

SBI had on March 4 filed an application urging the Supreme Court to extend the deadline for disclosing the identities of buyers of electoral bonds to June ...

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Express View on SBI's delay in electoral bonds disclosure: Do it ... (The Indian Express)

Supreme Court should ensure that information on electoral bond donors is publicly available when it is most useful.

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