Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has alleged massive vote-buying in India’s recent Vice Presidential election, claiming each vote cost ₹15–20 crore. He stated that MPs, not ordinary citizens, were targeted with money, raising concerns about the integrity of democracy. Political circles are abuzz with questions about the source and process of such huge sums. Analysts warn that if true, this intertwining of money and politics threatens state credibility and could erode public trust in democratic institutions.