Where do political parties in India get their money from?

Political parties don't have to reveal source of the funds received below 20000 Rs. They take advantage of this loop hole. BJP claims that it has raised all the fund via voluntary contribution by people of India while Congress claims it to be acquired by sale of coupons. read more

Political parties don't have to reveal source of the funds received below 20000 Rs. They take advantage of this loop hole. BJP claims that it has raised all the fund via voluntary contribution by people of India while Congress claims it to be acquired by sale of coupons. read more

In India, it is the biggest known secret as to how the political parties generate the money. There is no transparency in the system to declare the money and funds in a party’s account. According to the Representation of People’s Act, 1951, the political parties in India will have to announce the particulars of the contributors, who donate more than Rs. 20,000 to their respective funds. read more

Political party workers don't directly make money from their corresponding parties. Most of them are having businesses like real estate, hotels and import/export companies. They make use of their political influence to mint money in their corresponding businesses. read more