Nirmala Sitharaman

2024 - 9 - 28

FIR against Nirmala Sitharaman: When Politics Meets Courtroom Drama!

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Hold onto your popcorn! An FIR has been filed against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over alleged electoral bond irregularities. Dive into the courtroom drama!

In a significant turn of events, FIRs have been filed against India's Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, and BJP President J.P. Nadda, shedding light on allegations of misuse surrounding the contentious electoral bonds scheme. This legal battle has escalated following a directive from a Bengaluru court, indicating that the allegations raised are serious enough to warrant judicial scrutiny. Whispers of extortion and criminal conspiracy are looming in the air, leaving citizens and political enthusiasts eagerly watching the developments unfold.

The roots of this FIR trace back to an earlier Supreme Court ruling that deemed the electoral bond scheme unconstitutional. According to the court, this scheme raised significant concerns regarding transparency and fairness in the electoral process, violating citizens’ rights to have a clear understanding of political funding. Activists and concerned citizens have long argued that this scheme was a recipe for financial irregularities, and now it seems their grievances have found a legal avenue. As they say, what goes around comes around, and in this case, it has landed right in the lap of high-ranking officials.

As the case unfolds, it appears that the claimant, Adarsh R Iyer, who filed the complaint, isn't shying away from stirring the political pot. This private complaint has revealed disturbing allegations of extortion amounting to a staggering ₹8000 crores, which raises eyebrows on the ethical practices in Indian electoral politics. The implications of this case could be profound, not just for those directly involved but for the overarching norms governing political finance across the nation.

While the politicking intensifies, it's essential to remember that the electoral bonds scheme has been a hot-button issue in Indian politics, drawing criticism from various quarters. Factoid: Did you know that electoral bonds were introduced in 2017 with the aim of making political funding more transparent? However, critics argue that it has done quite the opposite by introducing opacity instead. As the courtroom drama unfolds, one can only imagine the spicy revelations that might arise as this saga continues. Buckle up, folks! We are in for a ride!

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FIR against Nirmala, Vijayendra, Kateel over 'misuse' of electoral ... (The Hindu)

FIR filed against Nirmala Sitharaman and J.P. Nadda for electoral bond scheme irregularities, extortion, and criminal conspiracy.

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FIR against Nirmala Sitharaman, JP Nadda for 'extorting money ... (Livemint)

A Bengaluru court had ordered the filing of an FIR against Nirmala Sitharaman and others for allegedly extorting money through electoral bonds.

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Bengaluru Court Orders FIR Against Nirmala Sitharaman Over ... (DY365)

This comes in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year, which declared the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional, citing violations of citizens' ...

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FIR in Bengaluru against Nirmala Sitharaman, others over 'extortion ... (The Indian Express)

The activist, who earlier approached the police seeking a probe into the electoral bonds scheme, filed a private complaint in a court on April 15 this year ...

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FIR against FM Nirmala Sitharaman over electoral bonds 'extortion ... (Economic Times)

A case has been filed against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and others following a court order on the now-scrapped electoral bonds scheme.

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FIR registered against FM Sitharaman, others over alleged extortion ... (The New Indian Express)

The FIR was registered based on a private complaint filed to the court by 50-year-old Adarsh R Iyer, the Co-President of Janaadhikaara Sangharsha Parishath ...

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Nirmala Sitharaman के खिलाफ कोर्ट ने FIR दर्ज करने का दिया आदेश ... (दैनिक जागरण)

Bengaluru Court on Nirmala Sitharaman चुनावी बॉन्ड मामले में केंद्रीय वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण के खिलाफ बेंगलुरु कोर्ट ने एफआईआर दर्ज ...

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Karnataka court orders FIR against FM in case related to electoral ... (Business Standard)

A case was registered on Saturday against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and others on the directions of a court here, following a complaint ...

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Electoral Bonds Case: निर्मला सीतारमण के खिलाफ दर्ज FIR, CM ... (Jansatta)

FIR Against Nirmala Sitharaman: शिकायतकर्ता ने आरोप लगाया है कि आरोपियों ने चुनावी बांड की आड़ में जबरन वसूली की और 8000 करोड़ रुपये से ...

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'CBI-ED से धमकाकर चुनावी बॉन्ड लिए', निर्मला सीतारमण पर हुई FIR तो ... (ABP News)

FIR Registered Against Nirmala Sitharaman: वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण के खिलाफ बेंगलुरु में एफआईआर दर्ज हुई है. उन पर चुनावी बॉन्ड के ...

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केंद्रीय वित्त मंत्री Nirmala Sitharaman और JP Nadda के खिलाफ FIR ... (Patrika News)

Electoral Bonds Scheme: कोर्ट के आदेश के बाद केंद्रीय वित्त मंत्री Nirmala Sitharaman और BJP के राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष JP Nadda के खिलाफ FIR दर्ज ...

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Bengaluru court orders FIR against Nirmala Sitharaman in electoral ... (Hindustan Times)

A Bengaluru court has ordered the Tilak Nagar Police to file an FIR against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over electoral bond extortion claims.

FIR against Nirmala Sitharaman: Congress asks why no pressure on ... (The Hindu)

With an FIR being filed against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in an electoral bond case in Bengaluru's Tilak Nagar station and the Congress ...

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'Case of extortion': Complainant attacks Nirmala Sitharaman over ... (Hindustan Times)

Complainant alleges that several including the finance minister and Enforcement Directorate officials are involved in the alleged extortion case.

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FIR lodged against Nirmala Sitharaman based on Bengaluru court ... (Hindustan Times)

A case has been filed against FM Nirmala Sitharaman and several others over the now-defunct electoral bonds scheme, following a Bengaluru court's order.

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K'taka Minister Priyank Kharge demands FM Nirmala Sitharaman's ... (Economic Times)

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has called for the resignation of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after a court-ordered FIR was registered ...

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Electoral Bonds case: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge demands ... (The Hindu BusinessLine)

According to Kharge, 33 companies running at a loss of ₹1 lakh crore have donated ₹576.2 crore to the BJP.

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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge seeks resignation of Union ... (The Hindu)

Karnataka Minister demands Nirmala Sitharaman's resignation over electoral bond scandal, implicating BJP leaders in FIR, amid political accusations.

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Congress demands FM Nirmala Sitharaman's resignation over FIR ... (The Hindu)

Congress demands Finance Minister's resignation over electoral bond scheme corruption, accusing BJP of undermining democracy.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman must resign: Cong after ... (The Indian Express)

Everyone is equally responsible, including the finance minister. In particular, this FIR… has uncovered, unmasked, unsealed, and unveiled the true nature of ...

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Congress demands Nirmala Sitharaman's resignation in Electoral ... (Deccan Herald)

Senior lawyer and Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi said “undermining democracy” is part of BJP's “plans of survival” and the FIR against Nirmala on electoral bonds ...

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Congress demands Nirmala Sitharaman's resignation over FIR in ... (Hindustan Times)

Congress reiterated its demand for a Supreme Court-monitored inquiry through an SIT into the whole electoral bond scheme. | Latest News India.

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