₹1,473 Crore for BJP, ₹207 Crore for Congress: EC Data Shows Big Gap
What Happened
Election Commission filings show the BJP received ₹1,473 crore during the last five state elections, compared with ₹207 crore reported by the Congress. The BJP's disclosed receipts were from its central headquarters alone, while Congress figures cover both central and state units.
Key Takeaways
The data highlights a significant funding advantage for the BJP, with its election resources far exceeding those of the Congress during the Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry polls. BJP's financial position also strengthened during the election period, while Congress' balances declined.