Congress Demands Resignation of Finance Minister Over Electoral Bonds Scandal

The Congress has called for the resignation of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman following a case registered against her regarding the now-scrapped electoral bonds scheme. They demand a Supreme Court-monitored probe, alleging corruption and extortion by BJP officials, including the Minister, benefiting to the tune of over Rs 8,000 crore.

The Congress launched a scathing attack on the BJP on Sunday after a case was filed in Karnataka against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and others in relation to the now-abolished electoral bonds scheme, emphasizing a demand for her resignation and a thorough judicial investigation.

Speaking at a press conference alongside Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, party spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi voiced hope that judicial processes would lead to the summoning and subsequent arrest of those implicated in the alleged corruption.

Singhvi urged for a probe supervised by the Supreme Court or a special investigation team (SIT) appointed by it, to ensure no interference. The Congress reiterated its demand for a court-monitored inquiry, with accusations that the scheme involved various forms of bribery and extortion, culminating in significant financial benefits for BJP officials.

(With inputs from agencies.)