September 28th 2024.
In Bengaluru, a case has been registered against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and others following a complaint regarding the now-defunct electoral bonds scheme. The complaint, filed by Adarsh R Iyer, Co-President of 'Janaadhikaara Sangharsha Parishath', alleged that the accused engaged in extortion under the guise of electoral bonds and profited to the tune of 8,000 crore rupees.
According to the police, an FIR has been registered against Sitharaman, officials from the Enforcement Directorate, and office-bearers of the BJP at the state and national level, based on the direction of a special court. The complainant also accused Sitharaman of colluding with ED officials to extort thousands of crores of rupees for the benefit of others, both at the state and national level.
The controversial electoral bond scheme was struck down by the Supreme Court in February for violating the right to information and freedom of speech and expression. This has sparked a demand for the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is currently facing an FIR in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment case.
In response, Siddaramaiah's party, the Congress, has pointed out the irony of the BJP demanding Sitharaman's resignation while defending Siddaramaiah. JD leader and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy also questioned the grounds for Sitharaman's resignation, asking if she personally benefitted from the electoral bond funds like Siddaramaiah allegedly did.
Meanwhile, the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and BJP leader R Ashoka defended Sitharaman, stating that there can be no comparison between the electoral bond issue and the MUDA case against Siddaramaiah. He also mentioned that the issue has been resolved by the Supreme Court and any necessary action will be taken accordingly.
In conclusion, the case against Sitharaman and others involved in the electoral bond scheme has raised questions and sparked debates among political parties. While some demand resignations and accountability, others defend their actions and reject any comparisons to other ongoing cases.
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