Sharp differences over demonetisation saw the winter session of Parliament being a complete washout, but BJP and opposition parties were on the same page on the Election Commission's recommendation that anonymous contributions of Rs.2,000 and above to political parties be banned.
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi endorsed the EC view at a rally in Kanpur, his rivals were equally supportive of the move to stem flow of black money in elections.
Congress spokesman Randeep Surjewala said his party welcomed every move which would make funding of polls transparent and hold political parties accountable for their expenditure, including donations received by them. He said the issue was first raised by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi at the party's Burari plenary session.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, who had strongly supported demonetisation, also welcomed the EC proposal, going so far as to say that donations of even Re.1 to a political party should be accompanied with names and addresses.
JDU spokesperson KC Tyagi added, “If the PM convenes an all-party meeting or brings in any legislation, our party will support the move.“
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi endorsed the EC view at a rally in Kanpur, his rivals were equally supportive of the move to stem flow of black money in elections.
Congress spokesman Randeep Surjewala said his party welcomed every move which would make funding of polls transparent and hold political parties accountable for their expenditure, including donations received by them. He said the issue was first raised by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi at the party's Burari plenary session.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, who had strongly supported demonetisation, also welcomed the EC proposal, going so far as to say that donations of even Re.1 to a political party should be accompanied with names and addresses.
JDU spokesperson KC Tyagi added, “If the PM convenes an all-party meeting or brings in any legislation, our party will support the move.“
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