BJP spent more in Bengal than Congress did across five state polls: EC filings
Bengal accounted for more than half of the BJP's ₹529.38-crore expenditure on the five elections, the other four being in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry; the party spent ₹217.16 crore on general campaigning in Bengal and ₹69.83 crore on candidates.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spent a significantly higher amount in the Bengal elections compared to the Indian National Congress (Congress), according to expenditure statements filed with the Election Commission. The BJP's expenditure in West Bengal alone was ₹286.99 crore, which exceeded the Congress's total spending of ₹248.55 crore across five state polls in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.
Bengal accounted for over half of the BJP's expenditure on these five elections, with the party investing ₹217.16 crore in general campaigning and ₹69.83 crore on candidates. The Congress, despite being a marginal force in West Bengal, reported spending ₹42.08 crore in the state, including ₹12.96 crore on general campaigning and ₹29.12 crore on candidates and related expenses.
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