BJP spent Rs 529 crore in 2024 assembly polls, more than double Congress's Rs 248 crore

According to election expense reports filed with the Election Commission, the BJP spent Rs 529 crore across five assembly elections held in 2024. The party's highest spending was in West Bengal at Rs 286.99 crore, followed by Assam at Rs 96.26 crore, Kerala at Rs 82.67 crore, Tamil Nadu at Rs 51.56 crore, and Puducherry at Rs 11.89 crore.

In contrast, the Congress party spent Rs 248 crore across the same elections, making the BJP's spending more than double that of its primary opposition. The expenditure figures highlight the significant financial disparity between the two parties in their campaign strategies.