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Congress donations fall nearly 75%, sharpest decline in a decade

The Hindu Nov 08, 2026 at 12:56 PM IST India
Congress donations fall nearly 75%, sharpest...

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Congress’s donations over ₹20,000 dropped about 75% to ₹130.69 crore in 2025‑26, marking the sharpest decade‑long decline. The fall follows a peak of ₹517.39 crore in 2024‑25 and a sharp drop in contributions from the Prudent Electoral Trust.

Key takeaways

  • Congress’s 2025‑26 high‑value donations fell to ₹130.69 crore, a 75% drop from the previous year.
  • The Prudent Electoral Trust, Congress’s sole listed trust, contributed ₹25 crore in 2025‑26, down 88%.
  • BJP’s 2024‑25 high‑value donations were ₹6,074.02 crore, roughly twelve times Congress’s amount.
  • Congress’s overall financial picture remains unclear as its audited 2025‑26 accounts and total income details are pending.
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