NEW DELHI: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal Friday said the BJP was trying to bring “legitimate money” to fund politics and it has decided to accept donations through bonds and cheques only, while for smaller amounts under Rs 2000 also, it is insisting on digital payment.
Speaking at a Confederation of Indian Industries event titled,’India 5.0: India@75 and Beyond’, Goyal said that at the outset of 2014, India was a” fragile 5 economy,” having double digit inflation and was in a “serious crisis” which BJP inherited.
“This election, significant amount of money for all parties is coming through bond process. We, as a policy, have decided not to accept any money, except under bond or a cheque… (Unless) somebody gives less than Rs 2000, which is a pretty small amount, but there also the prime minister has said you insist on a digital payment such as through Bhim app.
“Our party has been working relentlessly to try and clean up the political funding system, and get legitimate money to fund politics. Sensationalizing any name who has donated funds, you will scare the honest money from engaging with politics and public life,” he said. (AGENCIES)
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