Over 96 pc of TMC's income came from electoral bonds in 2021-22: Audit report
07-Jan-2023
New Delhi, Jan 7 (PTI) Over 96 per cent of income of the Trinamool Congress in 2021-22 came from electoral bonds, according to the party's annual audit report, which also showed that its income from these bonds rose from Rs 42 crore in 2020-21 to Rs 528.14 crore in 2021-22. An electoral bond is a financial tool for enabling donations to political parties.
The report, which was released on Friday, stated that out of a total income of Rs 545.74 crore of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in 2021-22, as much as Rs 528.14 crore came from electoral bonds.
It also said that Rs 14.36 crore came from fees/subscriptions/collections from primary party members.