The general reaction was the release of donor details after the general elections would help hide the exposure of "quid pro quo" arrangements.
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The Opposition and civil society hurled brickbats at the State Bank of India for seeking additional time (30 June) to furnish details of political parties that have received contributions through electoral bonds. Some alleged that SBI was acting at the behest of Modi. With the delay, the public will not know the details of contributions, donors before the general elections.