ADR Report: Regional Parties' Income Drops Over 51% in 2024-25, Many Exceed Spending
A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) reveals that the combined income of 36 regional parties in India declined by over 51% to ₹1,192.94 crore in FY 2024-25, compared to ₹2,463.17 crore the previous year. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) reported the highest income at ₹228.31 crore, followed by the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) and YSR Congress. Despite lower income, these parties collectively spent ₹1,433.07 crore, exceeding earnings by nearly 20%, with 21 parties, including YSR Congress, spending more than their income.