The $8.7 billion spent in India's 2019 election exceeded the $6.5 billion spent during the 2016 US presidential and congressional contests.
According to the Centre for Media Studies (CMS) , the spending was distributed across several key categories:
On average, approximately ₹700 per vote was spent, or nearly ₹100 crore per Lok Sabha constituency. The $8
₹12,000–₹15,000 crore was reportedly distributed to influence voter choices.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) managed the process for 900 million eligible voters using over 10 lakh polling booths. The Election Commission of India (ECI) managed the
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)
While the 2019 election set historical records, early estimates for the suggest costs may have surged even further, potentially reaching between ₹1.20 lakh crore and ₹1.35 lakh crore . covering administrative and logistical management.
₹10,000–₹12,000 crore, covering administrative and logistical management.