The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly accounted for roughly 45% (approx. ₹27,000 crore) of the total expenditure.
₹10,000–₹12,000 crore, covering administrative and logistical management. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly accounted for
The $8.7 billion spent in India's 2019 election exceeded the $6.5 billion spent during the 2016 US presidential and congressional contests. approximately ₹700 per vote was spent
₹12,000–₹15,000 crore was reportedly distributed to influence voter choices. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly accounted for
According to the Centre for Media Studies (CMS) , the spending was distributed across several key categories:
On average, approximately ₹700 per vote was spent, or nearly ₹100 crore per Lok Sabha constituency.
While the 2019 election set historical records, early estimates for the suggest costs may have surged even further, potentially reaching between ₹1.20 lakh crore and ₹1.35 lakh crore .