Electoral Bond Scheme was introduced in 2018 as an alternative to cash donations to political parties

Electoral Bond Scheme was introduced in 2018 as an alternative to cash donations to political parties

Only registered parties under Representation of the People Act are eligible to receive electoral bonds

A citizen of India or a body incorporated in India can purchase electoral bonds

A citizen of India or a body incorporated in India can purchase electoral bonds

These bonds can be purchased from specified branches of SBI

These bonds can be purchased from specified branches of SBI

It is an interest-free banking instrument & does not carry name of payee

It is an interest-free banking instrument & does not carry name of payee

These bonds are sold four times a year in January, April, July & October for 10 days & additional 30 days for LS polls

These bonds are sold four times a year in January, April, July & October for 10 days & additional 30 days for LS polls

A recent amendment grants extra 15 days to purchase these bonds in a year for Assembly polls

A recent amendment grants extra 15 days to purchase these bonds in a year for Assembly polls