Some of India's biggest companies, including Vedanta Ltd, Bharti Airtel, RPSG Group, and Essel Mining were among the country's top contributors to political parties. These companies often donate large sums of money to political parties in order to gain influence and favorable treatment from the government.
The party of the Indian prime minister was by far the biggest beneficiary of electoral bonds, which were struck down as unconstitutional. This raises questions about the transparency and fairness of the political funding system in India.
McCrory joined the party last year, urging voters to "wake up" and move beyond candidates like Joe Biden and Donald Trump. This signals a shift in the political landscape as new parties and candidates emerge to challenge the status quo.
Political parties suffer when their focus narrows to the presidency, as they lose touch with their grassroots supporters and become disconnected from the issues that matter most to the people.
Libya's conflicting parties claim to be working on a way out of the country's crisis, including holding elections. This highlights the importance of political parties in resolving conflicts and promoting stability in a country.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A new political party has launched in Kansas. On Tuesday, The United Kansas Party filed over 35,000 petitions, signaling a growing interest in alternative political options.
NEW DELHI/BENGALURU -- India's Election Commission has released a list of political donors under a political bonds program recently deemed unconstitutional. This move towards transparency sheds light on the influence of corporate donors on political parties in India.
Hi there, I'm Ailbhe Rea, a Bloomberg associate editor and your new Readout author. Hope you enjoy today's newsletter, where we delve into the intricate relationship between political parties and corporate donors in India.