The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received Rs 742 crore in donations, while the Congress got Rs 148 crore, according to submissions made by the parties before the Election Commission for 2018-19 which was compiled by non-governmental election watchdog, Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR). Donations for the BJP increased from Rs 437.04 crore during 2017-18 to Rs 742.15 crore during 2018-19, a rise of 70 per cent, the ADR said. The Congress’ donations increased from Rs 26 crore during 2017-18 to Rs 148.58 crore during 2018-19, a rise of 457%, it said, adding the party’s donations had decreased by 36% between 2016-17 and 2017-18.
— source newsclick.in | 28 Feb 2020