₹10,000–₹12,000 crore, covering administrative and logistical management.
The 2019 General Election in India was the at the time, with an estimated expenditure of ₹60,000 crore ($8.7 billion) . This staggering figure nearly doubled the ₹30,000 crore spent during the 2014 elections. Expenditure Breakdown (Estimated)
The Election Commission of India (ECI) managed the process for 900 million eligible voters using over 10 lakh polling booths. The $8
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly accounted for roughly 45% (approx. ₹27,000 crore) of the total expenditure.
The $8.7 billion spent in India's 2019 election exceeded the $6.5 billion spent during the 2016 US presidential and congressional contests. 000 crore spent on transport
₹5,000–₹6,000 crore spent on transport, including the use of helicopters and elephants to reach remote areas. Miscellaneous (5-10%): ₹3,000–₹6,000 crore. Key Comparisons & Facts
According to the Centre for Media Studies (CMS) , the spending was distributed across several key categories: 000 crore) of the total expenditure.
₹20,000–₹25,000 crore.
₹10,000–₹12,000 crore, covering administrative and logistical management.
The 2019 General Election in India was the at the time, with an estimated expenditure of ₹60,000 crore ($8.7 billion) . This staggering figure nearly doubled the ₹30,000 crore spent during the 2014 elections. Expenditure Breakdown (Estimated)
The Election Commission of India (ECI) managed the process for 900 million eligible voters using over 10 lakh polling booths.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly accounted for roughly 45% (approx. ₹27,000 crore) of the total expenditure.
The $8.7 billion spent in India's 2019 election exceeded the $6.5 billion spent during the 2016 US presidential and congressional contests.
₹5,000–₹6,000 crore spent on transport, including the use of helicopters and elephants to reach remote areas. Miscellaneous (5-10%): ₹3,000–₹6,000 crore. Key Comparisons & Facts
According to the Centre for Media Studies (CMS) , the spending was distributed across several key categories:
₹20,000–₹25,000 crore.