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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)

₹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 2019 General Election in India was the

The Election Commission of India (ECI) managed the process for 900 million eligible voters using over 10 lakh polling booths. Miscellaneous (5-10%): ₹3,000–₹6,000 crore

₹10,000–₹12,000 crore, covering administrative and logistical management. While the 2019 election set historical records, early

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 .

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