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The End of the Electoral Bond Era

The Indian Supreme Court has ruled that electoral bonds are unconstitutional. What does this mean for political funding? Host of the DAKSH Podcast Leah Verghese joins Milan Vaishnav to analyze the court's ruling and its implications on campaign finance in India.

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By Milan Vaishnav and Leah Verghese
Published on Feb 27, 2024

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Milan Vaishnav

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