Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:27am on 03 Jul 2024,Wednesday India
GMR Group, the operator of Delhi Airport, has been funding the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) through an electoral trust since 2018. The company has been contributing to the Prudent Electoral Trust, which in turn, directs the funds to the BJP. Electoral trusts can accept contributions year-round, unlike electoral bonds, and the donations are publicly recorded. This scheme, introduced by the Congress in 2013, allows corporate houses to claim tax exemptions on donations. GMR's funding of the BJP comes to light amid the partial collapse of Terminal 1's roof, resulting in one death. The incident raises questions about the company's influence and priorities.
