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BJP Filings Show Rs 3,335 Crore Election Push in 2024–25 as Income Rises to Rs 6,769 Crore

The Election Commission filings highlight a funding surge driven by voluntary contributions after the Supreme Court ended electoral bonds.

Overview

  • The BJP reported Rs 3,335.36 crore spent on election and general propaganda in 2024–25, with two-year pre‑election and election outlays totaling Rs 5,089.42 crore.
  • Advertisements and publicity accounted for Rs 2,257.05 crore of 2024–25 spending, including Rs 1,124.96 crore on electronic media, with Rs 583.08 crore on air travel and Rs 312.90 crore in candidate support.
  • Total income for 2024–25 reached Rs 6,769.14 crore, led by Rs 6,124.85 crore in voluntary contributions, according to the BJP’s audited accounts filed with the Election Commission.
  • The party’s contribution report shows donations rose 54% year on year, with electoral trusts providing 61% of contributions after the electoral bond scheme was struck down.
  • The BJP closed the year with Rs 12,164.14 crore in balance, including Rs 9,996.12 crore in cash and equivalents, as other coverage flagged a separate Hindustan Times aggregation with far larger totals that remains disputed.