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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. On average, approximately ₹700 per vote was spent,

The 2019 General Election in India was the at the time, with an estimated expenditure of ₹60,000 crore ($8.7 billion) . This staggering figure nearly doubled the ₹30,000 crore spent during the 2014 elections. Expenditure Breakdown (Estimated)

₹12,000–₹15,000 crore was reportedly distributed to influence voter choices. Key Comparisons & Facts The $8

₹20,000–₹25,000 crore.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) managed the process for 900 million eligible voters using over 10 lakh polling booths. Expenditure Breakdown (Estimated) ₹12

According to the Centre for Media Studies (CMS) , the spending was distributed across several key categories: