Do transparency and anonymity go together?
The Finance Minister has redefined these terms and now there’s a completely opaque system of political funding in place. This is the question that…
Writing
Columns, essays and commentary by Professor Chhokar.
2017
Jaitley talked of transparency in electoral funding. But he decided to ensure anonymity
Towards Openness
Why Modi Government’s Political Funding Reforms May Just Be a Smokescreen
While the Budget’s effort to include electoral funding issues is commendable, a closer look at the provisions tells a different story. In a significant…
Please Remember Whose Idea Simultaneous Polls to Parliament and State Assemblies Really Is
An attempt is being made to change the narrative so that the proposal is seen as something the Election Commission wants rather than an…
साफ-सुथरे चुनाव की दिशा में
2016
नोटबंदी की हदों से बाहर राजनीतिक चंदे
Narendra Modi backs EC move on anonymous political donations
“The whole thing about political funding is a black box and any recommendation like this will help in promoting transparency. Lack of desire among…
Time to Get Real About Foreign Money and Black Money in Politics
When a government which says it wants to remove black money tries to defend acceptance of foreign money by political parties and opposes transparency…