Electoral bonds: ‘Rahul Gandhi should clarify where he got ₹1,600 cr hafta vasooli from..,’ Amit Shah slams Congress

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electoral bonds as 'hafta vasooli' (extortion), Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that Rahul Gandhi should explain the source of the ₹1,600 crore he referred to as ‘hafta vasooli’. As reported by ANI, in response to Rahul Gandhi, who had referred to the bonds as 'hafta vasooli', “Gandhi also received ₹1,600 crore.

He should clarify where he got that 'hafta vasooli' from. We assert that it's a transparent donation, but if he labels it as vasooli, he should provide details," Shah said in a video posted on his X account while speaking at the News 18 Rising Bharat Summit.

Also Read: Startup Mahakumbh 2024:‘Start-up toh bahot log launch karte hain, aur politics mein to..,’ PM Modi's jibe at Congress When asked if the BJP would disclose their donor list like some other parties, Shah said, “I assure you, once the details are out, the INDIA alliance will find it hard to face the public." “Electoral bonds were introduced to end the domination of black money in Indian politics, they were brought to eradicate black money... Now the scheme has been scrapped and I fear the return of black money," Shah said.

He further stated that there should be reforms regarding the electoral bonds, rather than scrapping it. Also Read: ‘We want to listen to your Mann ki Baat… your pain’: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra "I believe that rather than scrapping it, there should be reforms, but it does not hold any significance, as the apex court has given its verdict and I respect that," he added.

“But my personal opinion is that bonds had almost ended black money in politics. This is why the entire INDIA bloc, led by Rahul Gandhi, was against the bonds and they wanted the old system of cut money to rule over politics once