The Bharatiya Janata Party received more than 82% of the Rs 3,826.3 crore disbursed by electoral trusts in the 2024-’25 financial year, according to a report released on Friday by the Association for Democratic Reforms.
BJP received more than 82% of funds disbursed by electoral trusts in 2024-’25: Report
The report analysed contribution statements submitted to the Election Commission.
Fifteen of the 20 electoral trusts registered with the Central Board of Direct Taxes submitted their contribution details for financial year 2024-’25 to the Election Commission. Of these, 10 reported receiving donations during the year.
Electoral trusts were introduced under the 2013 Electoral Trusts Scheme. They are set up to receive voluntary contributions from companies and individuals and distribute at least 95% of them to political parties registered under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Approval for such trusts is granted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes and is subject to renewal.
14/02/2026