US EditionBJP Tops Election Spending Charts in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
- On June 20, 2025, a report was released analyzing the election spending of 32 political parties in India.
- The report covered the 2024 general and corresponding state legislative elections held in four regions—Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim—highlighting that several parties either delayed submitting their expenditure reports or failed to file them altogether.
- The Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the top spender with Rs 1,493.91 crore, accounting for 44.56% of the Rs 3,352.81 crore total expenditure, mostly on publicity and travel.
- Political parties allocated more than Rs 2,000 crore primarily on publicity efforts, followed by Rs 795 crore on travel—of which approximately 96% was used for star campaigners. Additionally, they made lump-sum payments totaling Rs 402 crore to candidates and invested Rs 132 crore in virtual campaigning.
- Significant transparency concerns arose due to delayed submissions including AAP's 168-day delay and BJP's 139-154 day late filings, prompting ADR to urge appointment of expenditure observers.
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BJP Tops Election Spending Charts in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP accounted for 44.56% of total expenditure, spending Rs 1,494 crore. Congress followed with Rs 620 crore. An analysis by the ADR indicated significant transparency issues, as some parties delayed submitting expenditure statements. Publicity and travel were major spending areas.
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