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Congress’s ₹46.18 Crore Campaign Fails to Secure a Single Seat in Delhi Elections

Election Commission data reveals stark contrasts in spending and outcomes, with BJP’s ₹17 crore strategy winning 48 seats and AAP’s reduced ₹14.51 crore budget yielding 22 seats.

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Congress’s total expenditure stood at ₹46.18 crore compared to AAP’s ₹14.51 crore. (HT file photo)
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Overview

  • The Congress increased its election spending by 67% compared to 2020, reaching ₹46.18 crore, but failed to win any seats in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.
  • The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) reduced its spending by 31% from 2020, allocating ₹14.51 crore, and secured 22 seats despite losing its majority in the Assembly.
  • The BJP, allocating ₹17 crore directly to candidates, achieved a 48-seat majority, marking its return to power in Delhi after 27 years.
  • Congress allocated ₹40.13 crore to general propaganda, including ₹17.78 crore on advertisements, but saw no electoral success for the third consecutive election.
  • The Election Commission’s transparency reforms provided detailed insights into party spending, highlighting significant disparities in financial strategies and outcomes.