India Electoral Bonds Data By SBI And ECI

Context:
This consolidated dataset provides a thorough account of transactions related to Indian Electoral Bonds from their inception in 2019 until their legal discontinuation in 2024. Designed as an instrument for political funding, electoral bonds were introduced by the Government of India to bring about transparency in electoral finance. Despite this intent, the Supreme Court deemed the scheme unconstitutional on February 15, 2024, for compromising the citizens' right to information.

Content Overview:
The data files present a complete record of the electoral bonds purchased and subsequently encashed, offering a dual perspective on the funding pipeline within India's political framework.

Files in the Dataset:

Purchaser Details (Purchaser_details Final.pdf):

• Date of Purchase: The date when the electoral bond was bought.
• Purchaser Name: The name of the individual or corporation that purchased the bond, providing a direct link to the funding source.
• Denomination: The face value of the purchased electoral bond, indicating the amount contributed.

Encashment Details (Encashment details _Final.pdf):

• Date of Encashment: When the bond was encashed by the political party.
• Name of the Political Party: The party that received the funds from the bond.
• Denomination: The value of the bond encashed, correlating to the financial gain for the party.

Significance:
This dataset becomes particularly relevant in the wake of the Supreme Court's judgement, serving as a comprehensive repository of the electoral bonds issued and encashed before their annulment. It reflects the complexities and challenges of maintaining transparency in political donations.

Potential Applications:

• Analysing the impact of the electoral bonds on political funding patterns.
• Assessing the response of political entities to the funding opportunities provided by electoral bonds.
• Correlating bond purchases with election cycles and political party activities.