Regional Parties Declare ₹2,532 Crore, Electoral Bonds Dominant

Regional parties reported ₹2,532 crore in income in 2023-24, with over 70% from electoral bonds, according to ADR. BRS led with ₹685 crore, followed by TMC and others. Income surged 45.77% from last year. Audit report delays and overspending by some parties raised transparency concerns, highlighting funding and accountability issues.