In a startling revelation, it has been uncovered that Pinaka Sarath Chandra Reddy, a key figure in the Electoral Bond scandal, facilitated donations totaling Rs 44.5 crore to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Reddy, associated with Aurobindo Pharma, allegedly utilized Electoral Bonds as a conduit for these substantial contributions.
The timeline of events surrounding this revelation is as follows:
1. November 10, 2022: Pinaka Sarath Chandra Reddy, a prominent figure at Aurobindo Pharma, was apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a Liquor case, marking the commencement of a complex legal saga.
2. November 15, 2022: Despite Reddy's arrest, Aurobindo Pharma proceeded to donate Electoral Bonds worth Rs 5 crore to the BJP, signaling an early indication of the scandal's depth.
3. June 1, 2023: In a significant turn of events, Sarath Chandra Reddy decided to become an approver, potentially unveiling critical information regarding the scandal's inner workings.
4. November 8, 2023: Despite ongoing legal proceedings, Aurobindo Pharma, along with its subsidiary APL Healthcare, channeled an additional Rs 35 crore to the BJP through Electoral Bonds, raising further questions about the integrity of political funding mechanisms.
5. Totaling the contributions from Aurobindo Pharma and APL Healthcare post-Sarath Chandra Reddy's arrest, the BJP received a staggering sum of Rs 40 crore through Electoral Bonds, shedding light on the intricate web of financial transactions in the political landscape.
As this revelation unfolds, it adds fuel to the ongoing debate surrounding electoral transparency and accountability, emphasizing the need for robust measures to safeguard the democratic process from undue influence and corruption. #KejriwalArrested