New Delhi: Parakala Prabhakar, a noted economist and the spouse of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has weighed in on the contentious issue of electoral bonds, foreseeing significant implications for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.In an interview with Reporter TV, Prabhakar remarked that the electoral bond saga would escalate in importance, transcending its current status. He asserted that the public is increasingly recognizing it not just as Indias but also the worlds most significant scam. Prabhakar predicted that as a result of this controversy, the government would face severe repercussions at the ballot box.BJP will be severely punishedAccording to Prabhakar, The electoral bond issue will gain much more momentum than what it is today. It will become a major issue. Everybody is now understanding that it is not only the biggest scam in India but is the biggest scam in the world. Now the fight is not between two alliances but between the BJP and the people of India. It has already spun out of the control of the BJP and the BJP government. Because of this issue, this government will be severely punished by the electorate.Who is Parakala PrabhakarParakala Prabhakar, born on January 2, 1959, is an eminent Indian political economist and social commentator. He held the esteemed position of Communications Advisor with a cabinet rank in the Andhra Pradesh Government from July 2014 to June 2018. Prabhakars contributions extend to the realm of media, where he hosted current affairs discussion programs on Andhra Pradesh television channels.History with Praja Rajyam Party, BJPWith a rich political background, Parakala Prabhakar was a former spokesman and founding general secretary of the Praja Rajyam Party. He also served as the official spokesperson for the Andhra Pradesh unit of the BJP in the early 2000s.Hailing from a prominent Telugu Brahmin family in Narsapuram, Andhra Pradesh, Prabhakar completed his doctorate from the London School of Economics and pursued his Masters degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.Prabhakar ties knot with Nirmala Sitharaman In 1986, Prabhakar tied the knot with Nirmala Sitharaman, who currently serves as the Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs in the Indian government. Their union blessed them with a daughter.Prabhakars journey in politics witnessed various affiliations, including his tenure as the official Spokesperson for the BJP before his involvement with the Praja Rajyam Party. Despite initial enthusiasm, he parted ways with the party, citing irreconcilable differences, mere months before the General Elections.Parakala Prabhakars expertise and foresight continue to shape political discourse, offering valuable insights into the electoral landscape and its intricacies.
