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SC verdict on electoral bond scheme will reinforce the power of votes over notes, says Congress
The Congress party has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the electoral bond scheme, stating that it reinforces the importance of votes over money. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the Modi government for favoring the wealthy while neglecting the farmers. Ramesh also expressed hope that the Supreme Court would address the issue of the Election Commission's refusal to meet political parties regarding the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT).