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Gujarat regional parties receive more donations than all national parties except BJP
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🗓 05 Sep 2026, 12:32 PM
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A Scroll.in report finds that contributions to six Gujarat-based political outfits have outpaced the total donations received by national parties other than the BJP.
A report published by Scroll.in reveals that six political outfits based in Gujarat have collectively attracted more financial contributions than all national parties put together, with the sole exception of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The finding is based on donation data filed with the Election Commission, which tracks contributions to political entities across the country.
The BJP remains the top donor among national parties, but the combined inflow to the Gujarat outfits now exceeds the total received by parties such as the Indian National Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party and other nationwide formations. This marks a notable shift in the pattern of political financing, highlighting the growing monetary support for regional players in the state.
Political analysts suggest that the surge in donations could reflect Gujarat's evolving electoral dynamics, where regional parties are leveraging local issues and leadership to attract donors. The increased funding may enable these outfits to expand their campaign infrastructure and outreach ahead of upcoming state and national elections.
While the exact impact of the heightened contributions remains to be seen, the report underscores the importance of regional parties in shaping Gujarat's political landscape and their ability to mobilise resources comparable to, or even surpassing, many national contenders.
The BJP remains the top donor among national parties, but the combined inflow to the Gujarat outfits now exceeds the total received by parties such as the Indian National Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party and other nationwide formations. This marks a notable shift in the pattern of political financing, highlighting the growing monetary support for regional players in the state.
Political analysts suggest that the surge in donations could reflect Gujarat's evolving electoral dynamics, where regional parties are leveraging local issues and leadership to attract donors. The increased funding may enable these outfits to expand their campaign infrastructure and outreach ahead of upcoming state and national elections.
While the exact impact of the heightened contributions remains to be seen, the report underscores the importance of regional parties in shaping Gujarat's political landscape and their ability to mobilise resources comparable to, or even surpassing, many national contenders.