On average, approximately ₹700 per vote was spent, or nearly ₹100 crore per Lok Sabha constituency.
The $8.7 billion spent in India's 2019 election exceeded the $6.5 billion spent during the 2016 US presidential and congressional contests.
₹10,000–₹12,000 crore, covering administrative and logistical management.
₹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.
On average, approximately ₹700 per vote was spent, or nearly ₹100 crore per Lok Sabha constituency.
The $8.7 billion spent in India's 2019 election exceeded the $6.5 billion spent during the 2016 US presidential and congressional contests.
₹10,000–₹12,000 crore, covering administrative and logistical management.
₹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.