₹20,000–₹25,000 crore.
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 .
On average, approximately ₹700 per vote was spent, or nearly ₹100 crore per Lok Sabha constituency.
₹5,000–₹6,000 crore spent on transport, including the use of helicopters and elephants to reach remote areas. Miscellaneous (5-10%): ₹3,000–₹6,000 crore. Key Comparisons & Facts
The $8.7 billion spent in India's 2019 election exceeded the $6.5 billion spent during the 2016 US presidential and congressional contests.
