BJP DONATIONS COMPARISON
Congress donations fall nearly 75%, sharpest decline in a decade
In the fiscal year 2025-26, the Congress party's donations exceeding Rs 20,000 fell drastically, with a staggering 75% decrease to Rs 130.69 crore, compared to Rs 517.39 crore in the previous year. This drop follows two years of steady growth and is chiefly attributed to a decrease in funds from the Prudent Electoral Trust.
‘Sit down, Elon’: Musk gets a reality check on his own platform over Trump donations amid Starlink India row
Elon Musk criticized India's regulatory environment while seeking approval for his satellite internet service, Starlink. His comments drew reactions on X questioning his political spending in the US, particularly his support for Donald Trump. Users pointed to significant contributions Musk made during the 2024 election cycle, raising issues of hypocrisy. Indian officials emphasized that companies must meet regulatory and security requirements before entering the market.
EC filings show BJP received Rs 1,473 crore during last 5 state polls, over 7 times more than Congress
BJP received nearly Rs 1,473 crore at its central headquarters during recent state elections. This figure is more than seven times the Rs 207 crore reported by the Congress. The BJP's closing balance rose by Rs 904.6 crore during the poll period. Conversely, the Congress's finances saw a decline of Rs 65.86 crore. BJP spent Rs 159.7 crore in Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.
Akhilesh Yadav alleges "BJP conspiracy" behind land scam allegations against MP CM Mohan Yadav, says party wants leadership change
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of plotting to replace Chief Ministers in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, citing land acquisition allegations against MP CM Mohan Yadav as a pretext. He drew parallels with UP CM Yogi Adityanath's alleged land dealings. Reacting, UP minister Om Prakash Rajbhar accused Yadav of panic and alleged his party's deep involvement in land deals in Madhya Pradesh through an IAS officer.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut challenges PM Modi to hold press conference
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has challenged PM Narendra Modi to a press conference. Raut wants the Prime Minister to detail his 12 years in office. He stated that Modi cannot match the work done by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Raut also commented on the INDIA bloc's potential Prime Ministerial candidate, suggesting any common person could lead.
40 regional parties declare Rs 2,532 crore income in FY 23-24: ADR
An analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms reveals that 40 regional political parties in India declared a combined income of Rs 2,532.09 crore in FY 2023-24. Electoral bonds constituted over 70% of their funds, with the Bharat Rashtra Samithi and Trinamool Congress reporting the highest incomes. Overall income for regional parties increased by 45.
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Rahul accusing EC of 'vote theft' because he can sense defeat in Bihar: Union Minister
Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav stated Rahul Gandhi anticipates defeat in the Bihar election. Jadhav defended the Election Commission against Gandhi's allegations. He clarified Operation Sindoor targeted terror infrastructure, not a war declaration. Jadhav highlighted the blood donation camp at AIIMS-Vijaypur. He supported the use of Marathi in Maharashtra. Jadhav also defended the abrogation of Article 370, criticizing Congress's previous stance.
BJP tops income list of national parties for FY 2023-24 with Rs 4,340.47 cr: ADR
BJP reported the highest income among national parties in FY 2023-24 at Rs 4,340.47 crore, accounting for 74.57% of total income of six national parties. Donations through electoral bonds formed a significant portion of this income despite being struck down by the Supreme Court last year. Congress reported Rs 1,225.12 crore in income.
PM Modi doesn't hear people's plights, talks 'irrelevant' things: Priyanka Gandhi in Amethi
Priyanka Gandhi appealed to the people to raise their voice and tell Modi that that they do not want to hear about buffaloes, 'mangalsutra', and temples and mosques at the time of elections. She asked them to tell the prime minister to talk about the solutions to their problems.
Electoral Bond data: Five key takeaways on corporate funding of political parties
The electoral bond data showcases evolving corporate funding trends for political parties, with new entrants impacting financial support dynamics among major players like BJP, INC, and Trinamool Congress.
In 2022-23, BJP got 5 times more donations received by 4 other national parties: ADR
The BJP has declared donations of nearly Rs 720 crore in 2022-23, which was more than five times the aggregate amount received by four other national parties -- the Congress, AAP, CPI-M, and National People's Party, according to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The total donations (above Rs 20,000) declared by national parties for the 2022-23 fiscal was Rs 850.438 crore from 12,167 donations, data compiled by the ADR showed on Wednesday.
BJP received Rs 614 cr as donation, Cong Rs 94 crore in 2021-22: ADR
The BJP received Rs 614 crore as donation in 2021-22, while the Congress got Rs 95 crore, according to poll reform body ADR. According to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), the total donations (above Rs 20, 000) declared by the national parties for 2021-22 was Rs 780.774 crore from 7,141 donations.
Donations to national parties plunged 41.49 pc in 2020-21 against previous year: ADR
Congress received a total of Rs 35.89 crore through 146 donations from the corporate sector and Rs 38.634 crore via 931 individual donors during FY 2020-21. Over 1,100 donations from corporate and business sector were made to the BJP (Rs 416.794 crore), while 1,071 individual donors gave Rs 60.37 crore to the party during FY 2020-21.
BJP's bond funds fall steeply from Rs2,555 crore to Rs22 crore
BJP raised Rs2,555 crore, 70% of its funds, through electoral bonds in 2019-20, the amount was down to 22 crore in 2020-21, as per the 2020-21 annual audited report of the party submitted to the Election Commission of India. The Congress suffered 58% fall in donations from ₹682 crore in 2019-20 to Rs 285 crore in 2020-21.
BJP got donations of over Rs 800 crore in 2018-19
In comparison, the Congress raised just Rs 146 crore in 2018-19, as per the data it submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI). The Progressive Electoral Trust – also the largest donor to the Congress – gave Rs 55 crore to the party as against the Rs 346 crore it gave the BJP, as per the party’s submissions to the ECI.
Election Commission should take a fresh look at electoral bonds after two years of implementation: Piyush Goyal
Goyal said BJP appears to be getting more donations than other political parties only because other parties don’t take all donations through cheques
Centre opposes Election Commission's stand in Supreme Court on electoral bonds; justifies issuing them
Centre said that the political donations were earlier made in cash using "illicit means of funding" and unaccounted black money was pumped in for financing elections.
Empty coffers hinder Congress party's plans to topple PM Modi
Congress' steady flow of money from industrialists has all but dried up, leaving a cash crunch so serious that it’s been forced to crowd-fund for a candidate.
National political parties received Rs 102 crore in donations above Rs 20,000
Donations to BJP decreased from Rs 437.35 crores during financial year 2014-15 to Rs 76.85 crores during 2015-16 (a decrease of 82 per cent), it says.
Delhi High Court plugs gap that allowed parties to mask illicit donations
The move is being seen as a major boost for more transparency in political funding, plugging a vulnerability in law which could be exploited to mask illicit contributions.
Nobody knows the source of 80% of income of political parties
Almost 80% of the income of five national political parties comes from unknown sources, election watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has said.
BJP spent over Rs 700 crore for Lok Sabha elections
Total spending incurred by parties during Lok Sabha 2004 polls were Rs 269.42 crore which rose by 225 per cent to Rs 875.81 crore.
Delhi Polls: 70% of AAP’s funding came in last one month
In the 38 days between January 1 and the day of elections, there were only three days when it received less than Rs 10 lakh in funds.
Delhi Elections 2015: Kiran Bedi as good a choice as Arvind Kejriwal, says Shanti Bhushan
I am against BJP because of its communal agenda. I don’t think there is anything lacking in her except that she is in BJP: Shanti Bhushan.
Bengal Global Business Summit: BJP slams Mamata Banerjee, says her claim 'absolutely wrong'
BJP slammed Mamata and termed as "absolutely wrong" her claim that the state has received total investment proposals worth around Rs 2.43 lakh crore during the recent Bengal Global Business Summit.
India extends support to Nepal for infrastructure development
India extended full support to Nepal to develop its transport system & suggested it to follow India's successful PPP model in development projects.
AAP to focus on unconventional campaign due to fund crunch
The Arvind Kejriwal led party is aspiring to emerge as the third alternative in the Narendra Modi-ruled state.
Arvind Kejriwal gets it right; asks to screen all political parties
AAP asks BJP & Congress be subjected to similar levels of transparency. There is no comparison between declared funds of AAP and that of Congress & BJP.
How the black economy subverts India's politics
In the five recent state assembly elections, the Congress and the BJP together fielded over one thousand candidates.
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