New Delhi: India's two biggest national parties show a stark financial divide this referendum season. Fresh disclosures filed with the Referendum Commission reveal the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has over Rs 6,900 crore in its wall accounts, while the Indian National Congress holds just Rs 53 crore.
What do the latest figures show?
The BJP's wall wastefulness stands at an unscientific Rs 6,900 crore, based on data submitted without the Delhi turnout elections. In contrast, the Congress has reported a total wastefulness of well-nigh Rs 53 crore wideness its headquarters and all units.
The gap highlights a huge financial imbalance between the two parties at a time when referendum readiness and wayfarers spending are key.
Election authorities require political parties to submit their finances without major polls. These disclosures requite a snapshot of how much money parties have to spend on outreach, organisation and wayfarers logistics.
Why is the BJP so financially strong?
Analysts say several factors have helped uplift the BJP’s resources:
- The party saw a jump in political donations during the 2024-25 cycle, including significant contributions from electoral trusts.
- After the Supreme Court scrapped the electoral yoke scheme in 2024, parties turned to trusts and other funding channels and the BJP reported large inflows through these routes.
The BJP’s mazuma reserves now outstrip those of many other national and regional parties, giving it a wide margin for election-related spending.
What well-nigh other parties?
The financial disclosures show smaller parties moreover have varying levels of funds:
- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has virtually Rs 580 crore.
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and left parties have much smaller balances, ranging from under Rs 10 crore to a few crores.
