BJP spent 529 crore on five assembly elections, 54% in West Bengal
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In the most recent election cycle, the Bharatiya Janata Party spent a total of 529.38 crore rupees across five state assembly contests in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal. Of that amount, 286.99 crore rupees—over half—was spent in West Bengal alone, according to the Election Commission’s expenditure report filed on August 25. The report also notes Kerala’s spend at 82.67 crore and a total receipt of 1,494 crore rupees during the polls.
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 20% left, 60% center, 20% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (3): Indian Express, DNA India, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (1): Times Now
Sources
- BJP spent Rs 529 crore in last election cycle, 54% on Bengal alone — Indian Express (center)
- BJP spent Rs 529 crore in 5 assembly polls, over half in Bengal alone, reveals EC expenditure report — DNA India (center)
- BJP spent more in West Bengal alone than Congress did across four states, one Union territory: EC filings — The New Indian Express (center)
- BJP spent more in Bengal than Congress did across five state polls: EC filings — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- BJP’s Bengal Bill Alone Beat Congress’ Spend Across 5 Polls: EC Filings — Times Now (right-leaning)