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Supreme Court Electoral Bonds Data
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About
This dataset unveils the intricacies of Electoral Bonds contributions in India, offering a vital resource for understanding political funding transparency. It stems from a landmark Supreme Court judgement that mandated the disclosure of political party funding sources, citing the voter's right to information. The Election Commission of India released this data on 14th March 2024, detailing both the buyers and receivers of these bonds. This dataset is pivotal for anyone seeking to analyse the flow of funds in Indian politics.
Columns
The dataset contains four key columns:
- Date of Purchase: This column specifies the precise date on which an electoral bond was purchased. Dates range from 12th April 2019 to 11th January 2024.
- Purchaser Name: This column lists the names of the individuals or entities that bought the electoral bonds. Notable examples include companies like FUTURE GAMING AND HOTEL SERVICES PR and MEGHA ENGINEERING AND INFRASTRUCTURES LIMITED. There are 1,316 unique purchaser names recorded.
- Denomination: This column indicates the monetary value of the electoral bond purchased. Values range from 1,000 to 10,000,000, with a mean value of approximately 6.44 million.
- Recipient Party: While specific detailed statistics for this column are not provided, based on the dataset's context of "buyers and receivers data", this column would identify the political party that received the electoral bond.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format (
electroral_bonds_buyer_data.csv) and has a size of 1.04 MB. It comprises approximately 18,900 valid records, offering a substantial collection of political funding transactions.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Investigative journalism into political donations and corporate influence.
- Academic research on political finance, transparency, and governance in India.
- Public interest analysis by citizens and advocacy groups monitoring electoral reforms.
- Data visualisations to highlight patterns and anomalies in political funding.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope is India, focusing specifically on electoral bond contributions within the country. The time range covered spans from 12th April 2019 to 11th January 2024, encompassing a significant period of the Electoral Bond scheme's operation before its cessation. The data reflects transactions involving a diverse array of purchasers, from large corporations to individuals, and aims to reveal the entities funding India's political landscape.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Journalists: For investigative reporting and exposing funding ties.
- Academics and Researchers: To study political funding, election finance, and transparency.
- Civil Society Organisations: For advocacy, public awareness campaigns, and promoting electoral reforms.
- Citizens and Voters: To understand the financial backing of political parties and candidates.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- India Electoral Bonds Disclosure
- Indian Political Funding Contributions
- Electoral Bond Transaction Data India
- India Political Donations Unveiled
- Supreme Court Electoral Bonds Data
Attributes
Original Data Source: Supreme Court Electoral Bonds Data
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