An FIR (First Information Report) has been ordered against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This strong action was taken by the People’s Representative Court in Bengaluru. The case, brought forward by the Janadhikar Sangharsh Parishad (JSP), alleges that the Finance Minister was involved in forced extortion through electoral bonds. Although the hearing has been postponed to October 10, this issue could become a significant challenge for the central minister, especially ahead of elections in some states.
What’s the Case About?
Adarsh Ayyar, co-chairman of JSP, filed a petition accusing the Finance Minister of using electoral bonds to carry out forced extortion. Based on this complaint, the court took action against the Finance Minister. In 2023, the electoral bond scheme was challenged in the Supreme Court. After hearing the petitioners, the Supreme Court declared the electoral bond scheme unconstitutional and imposed a complete ban on it. The scheme was initially introduced in 2018, and the court ruling came in 2024.
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Where Will the FIR Be Filed?
The People’s Representative Court in Bengaluru has ordered the Tilak Nagar Police Station to file an FIR against the Finance Minister. Adarsh Ayyar approached the 42nd ACMM Court in April 2023 regarding the extortion through electoral bonds.
Other Leaders Also Accused
In the same petition, Adarsh Ayyar also filed complaints against BJP national president JP Nadda, the then Karnataka BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel, and BY Vijayendra. Additionally, accusations were made against certain Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials.
