Congress Spent Rs 136 Crore on Assembly Polls in Five Indian States
The Congress party's expenditure report reveals a total spending of Rs 136.94 crore on recent Assembly elections in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Puducherry. State units accounted for Rs 102.48 crore of this total.
Key takeaways
- The Congress party spent a total of Rs 136.94 crore on its campaigns in five Indian states during recent Assembly elections.
- State units of the Congress collectively spent Rs 102.48 crore, with Kerala's unit being the highest spender at Rs 59.28 crore.
- Party propaganda, including travel for star campaigners and media ads, constituted a significant portion of the expenditure.
- The majority of funds allocated to candidates were disbursed as lump sum payments.
What Happened
The Congress party reported a total expenditure of Rs 136.94 crore for Assembly elections held in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Puducherry. This figure, submitted to the Election Commission, details the party's financial outlay during the electoral campaigns.
Key Facts
- The Congress's total expenditure for the Assembly elections in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Puducherry was Rs 136.94 crore.
- State Congress units spent Rs 102.48 crore of the total expenditure.
- The Assam unit spent Rs 22.62 crore.
- The Kerala unit spent Rs 59.28 crore.
- The Tamil Nadu unit spent Rs 6.27 crore.
- The West Bengal unit spent Rs 7.56 crore.
- The Puducherry unit spent Rs 6.74 crore.
- The central party office allocated Rs 83.2 crore to state units.
- Rs 40.51 crore was spent on general party propaganda.
- Travel expenses for star campaigners amounted to Rs 21.78 crore.
- Media advertisements accounted for Rs 11.95 crore.
- Rs 1.23 crore was spent on public meetings, processions, and rallies.
- Rs 96.42 crore was allocated to candidates, with Rs 95.29 crore disbursed as lump sum payments.
- Virtual campaigns cost Rs 1.13 crore.
- The party concluded the election cycle with a remaining balance of Rs 85.48 crore.
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