Congress's Financial Boost to Key Candidates in 2024 Elections

The Congress party provided Rs 70 lakh each to key leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Kishori Lal Sharma, and others for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Vikramaditya Singh received the highest amount of Rs 87 lakh but lost to Kangana Ranaut. The party's financial disclosure was made to the Election Commission.

The Congress party allocated Rs 70 lakh each to key leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, according to disclosures made to the Election Commission. This generous funding highlights the party's strategic focus on crucial constituencies.

Among the recipients, Vikramaditya Singh received the highest allocation, Rs 87 lakh, but was defeated by BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut in the Mandi seat. Other notable leaders who received Rs 70 lakh each included Kishori Lal Sharma, K C Venugopal, and Manickam Tagore, all aligned with key electoral districts.

Despite the financial backing, senior leaders like Anand Sharma and Digvijay Singh, who received lower amounts, failed to secure victories. The financial disclosures come amid updated expenditure limits set by the government, reflecting the evolving landscape of election funding.

(With inputs from agencies.)