NEW DELHI -- India's Supreme Court has struck down as "unconstitutional" a contentious scheme known as electoral bonds, which allowed individuals and companies to make anonymous and unlimited contributions to political parties.
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In striking down electoral bonds, India's Supreme Court asked "whether the elected would truly be responsive to the electorate if companies which bring with them huge finances and engage in quid pro quo arrangements with parties are permitted to contribute unlimited amounts." © Reuters
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