Archive · 20 Jan 2026
BJP's Election Spending Surges in 2024-25
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spent a lot of money on elections and advertising in 2024-25.
They spent Rs 3,335.36 crore, which is more than double what they spent in 2019-20.
Most of this money was used for advertisements and publicity, especially on electronic media.
The BJP also received a lot of money from donations, which helped them have a big budget for the elections.
The Congress party also spent more on elections in 2024-25 compared to the previous year.
The BJP ended the year with a lot of money in their account, showing they have a strong financial position.
BJP's election and propaganda spending in 2024-25 was Rs 3,335.36 crore, more than double the Rs 1,352.92 crore spent in 2019-20.
Total expenditure for the two years leading up to the 2024-25 elections was Rs 5,089.42 crore, more than double the Rs 2,145.31 crore spent in the previous election cycle.
Advertisements and publicity accounted for 68% of the spending, with Rs 2,257.05 crore spent, primarily on electronic media (Rs 1,124.96 crore).
The BJP's total income in 2024-25 grew to Rs 6,769.14 crore, with the majority coming from voluntary contributions (Rs 6,124.85 crore).
The BJP ended the year with a closing balance of Rs 12,164.14 crore, including Rs 9,996.12 crore in cash and cash equivalents.
- Who
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- What
- Increased election and general propaganda spending in 2024-25
- When
- 2024-25 (election year and pre-election year)
- Where
- India (Lok Sabha and Assembly elections)
- Why
- To fund election campaigns and propaganda
- Total Election Spending (2024-25)
- Rs 3,335.36 crore
- Total Election Spending (2019-20)
- Rs 1,352.92 crore
- Total Expenditure (2024-25)
- Rs 3,774.58 crore
- Advertisements and Publicity (2024-25)
- Rs 2,257.05 crore
- Electronic Media Spending (2024-25)
- Rs 1,124.96 crore
- Travel via Aircraft/Helicopters (2024-25)
- Rs 583.08 crore
- Financial Assistance to Candidates (2024-25)
- Rs 312.90 crore
- Congress Election Spending (2024-25)
- Rs 896.22 crore
- BJP Total Income (2024-25)
- Rs 6,769.14 crore
- Voluntary Contributions (2024-25)
- Rs 6,124.85 crore
- Electoral Trusts Contributions (2024-25)
- 61%
- Closing Balance (2024-25)
- Rs 12,164.14 crore
- Cash and Cash Equivalents (2024-25)
- Rs 9,996.12 crore
