The Congress party hailed the Supreme Court’s verdict on Electoral Bonds Scheme (EBS) as ‘a great step towards restoring democracy’.
“The five-member Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has termed the EBS as ‘unconstitutional’ and struck it down. This is a slap on the face of political parties that seek protection from public accountability,” said the former Union Minister and Congress leader Chinta Mohan.
Dr. Mohan led a party delegation to Alipiri, the foot of Tirumala hills, where the party workers broke coconuts on Friday and prayed to Lord Venkateswara as a thanksgiving for the verdict.
Addressing the media later, he said the Congress always stood against anonymous party donations and termed it as a slap on the face of the ruling party. He also announced that the Congress would offer loan waiver to the poor among SC/ST communities and would incorporate the same in their party manifesto.
