The $8.7 billion spent in India's 2019 election exceeded the $6.5 billion spent during the 2016 US presidential and congressional contests.
₹20,000–₹25,000 crore.
On average, approximately ₹700 per vote was spent, or nearly ₹100 crore per Lok Sabha constituency. The $8
According to the Centre for Media Studies (CMS) , the spending was distributed across several key categories: 000 crore. On average
₹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 approximately ₹700 per vote was spent
₹10,000–₹12,000 crore, covering administrative and logistical management.