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BJP tops list of parties with ₹2.2K cr in donations

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April 08, 2025

In the financial year 2023-24, the BJP received the highest donations among national parties, amounting to over ₹2,243 crore from 8,358 contributions, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms.

- Rajesh Kumar Thakur @New Delhi

BJP tops list of parties with ₹2.2K cr in donations

The ruling BJP and the main opposition, the Congress, saw significant increases in donations for 2023-24, with rises of over 211% and 252%, respectively, compared to the previous financial year, 2022-23.

Donations to the BJP rose from ₹719.858 crore in 2022-23 to ₹2,243.94 crore in 2023-24, marking a 211.72% increase. The Congress received ₹281.48 crore in 2023-24 compared to ₹79.924 crore in 2022-23, a 252.18% increase.

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