PM: Critics of electoral bonds, beware!

THE SCRAPPING OF the electoral bonds in a landmark decision by the Supreme Court in February is a decision "everyone will regret when there is honest reflection" and has "completely pushed the country towards black money", Prime Minister Narendra Modi told news agency ANI Monday.

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The Prime Minister said the electoral bonds scheme launched by his government was meant to fight the use of 'black money', referring to unaccounted cash or funds from criminal activities, in election campaigns, and that he had "never claimed this was an absolute way" to achieve that goal.

In an interview with the news agency, PM Modi spoke of his "2047 vision" and stated: "I have big plans...kissi ko darne ki zaroorat nahin hai (there is no need for anybody to be scared). My decisions are not made to scare anyone or to diminish anyone.

They are made for the overall development of the country." He was responding to a question regarding his pre-poll campaigns which have him saying, "This is just a trailer, lot more work is pending for 2047." He also spoke about the speed and scale of development in the last 10 years of BJP-led government. "We had to tackle two years of Covid-19 pandemic. In all parameters, our model is working better in comparison with the Congress model," he said.

"2047 marks 100 years of independence. It is an inspiration in itself and an opportunity to move towards development with renewed enthusiasm," the PM said when asked about his frequent reference to the "2047 vision," PM said.