BJP net receipts during the last five state assembly elections reached nearly Rs 1,473 crore at its central headquarters, according to expenditure statements filed with the Election Commission. The figure is more than seven times the Rs 207 crore reported by the Congress across its central and state units.
The Congress consolidated report for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry showed net receipts of Rs 207.17 crore and an expenditure of Rs 248.55 crore during the March 15‑May 6 election period.
The BJP’s Rs 1,472.8‑crore figure represents receipts at its central headquarters alone; its consolidated receipts are likely higher because expenditure reports for Kerala and West Bengal are still pending.
Financial balances shifted during the polls. The BJP’s central headquarters balance rose from Rs 6,722.6 crore on March 15 to Rs 7,627.2 crore on May 6, an increase of Rs 904.6 crore. In contrast, the Congress’s balance fell from about Rs 169.06 crore to Rs 103.2 crore, a decline of Rs 65.86 crore.
Expenditure details show the BJP spent Rs 159.7 crore in Assam, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, with Rs 130.4 crore on general party propaganda and the remainder on candidates. Assam alone cost Rs 96.27 crore, including Rs 76.73 crore on propaganda and Rs 19.54 crore on candidates. Tamil Nadu costs were Rs 51.56 crore, and Puducherry Rs 11.90 crore. The Congress spent Rs 143 crore on propaganda and Rs 105.55 crore on candidates across the five states, totaling Rs 248.55 crore, with the largest share in Kerala at Rs 59.28 crore.
