EC seeks ban on anonymous contributions to parties over ₹2k
The Election Commission has reportedly urged the government to amend laws to ban anonymous contributions of ₹2,000 and above made to political parties. This comes after Centre announced that donations to parties below ₹20,000 in old ₹500, ₹1,000 notes will be exempted from scrutiny. Notably, a declaration has to be made by the political parties for donations above ₹20,000.