According to a recent analysis by TOI, sixty-six companies in Mumbai region have collectively purchased electoral bonds worth Rs 1,344 crore since 2019, making up 11% of total national purchases. These contributions vary from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 410 crore and include a diverse range of industries such as builders, pharma, path labs, diamond firms, and tech companies.

The matter was mentioned by the counsel for the political party before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora which agreed to list it for hearing on Thursday

Speaking at the conclave, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the opposition has been spreading misconception about the Citizenship Amendment Act for “vote bank” politics ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2024