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SBI's Electoral Bond Drama: A Rollercoaster of Delay and Deceit

Electoral Bonds - Narendra Modi government - Political Funding - SBI - Supreme Court

Find out why SBI is taking forever to reveal electoral bond details! Experts reveal the shocking truth.

State Bank of India (SBI) finds itself entangled in a web of delays and controversies surrounding the disclosure of electoral bond details. As the Narendra Modi government's touted clean-up of the banking system faces scrutiny, SBI's handling of electoral bonds raises eyebrows. Seeking multiple extensions and delays, SBI's struggle to compile and submit crucial data has sparked concerns and suspicions.

Legal experts, along with opposition parties, have criticized SBI for the prolonged delays in divulging information on electoral bonds. The request for an extension till June 30, to disclose the encashed bonds, has only added fuel to the fire of suspicions. With questions lingering over the transparency and integrity of the electoral bond transactions, SBI's credibility is on the line.

Interestingly, Justice Deepak Gupta, previously involved in overseeing electoral bond details, expressed disbelief in SBI's explanations. As revelations unfold, the drama surrounding SBI's electoral bond saga continues to unfold, leaving many questioning the motives and transparency of the process.

In a twist of events, SBI's plea for more time has not only irked legal experts but also intensified the spotlight on the contentious electoral bond issue. The intricacies of this financial maneuver raise broader questions about accountability and transparency within the political financing system, with SBI at the center of a storm of scrutiny and skepticism.

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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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.

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