In 2022, the Election Commission of India hiked the poll expenditure limit for candidates contesting in Lok Sabha elections in large states to *** million Indian rupees. For state assembly elections in large states, the limit was set at **** million. The limit was lower for smaller states.Â
The limit was revised due to the rise in the cost inflation index and the size of the electorate.Â
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CNN News18. (November 30, 2023). Poll expenditure limit as set by the Election Commission in India as of 2022, by type of election (in million Indian rupees) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1445341/india-poll-expenditure-limit-by-election-type/
CNN News18. "Poll expenditure limit as set by the Election Commission in India as of 2022, by type of election (in million Indian rupees)." Chart. November 30, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/1445341/india-poll-expenditure-limit-by-election-type/
CNN News18. (2023). Poll expenditure limit as set by the Election Commission in India as of 2022, by type of election (in million Indian rupees). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2026. /statistics/1445341/india-poll-expenditure-limit-by-election-type/
CNN News18. "Poll Expenditure Limit as Set by The Election Commission in India as of 2022, by Type of Election (in Million Indian Rupees)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 30 Nov 2023, /statistics/1445341/india-poll-expenditure-limit-by-election-type/
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Poll expenditure limit as set by the Election Commission in India as of 2022, by type of election (in million Indian rupees) [Graph], CNN News18, November 30, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1445341/india-poll-expenditure-limit-by-election-type/
