Political parties spent Rs 5,500 crore on UP polls campaign: Study

Every vote cast in UP involved a cost of about Rs 750, which is highest in the country, survey noted

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18 min read Last Updated : Aug 05 2026 | 8:41 PM IST
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections saw a total of over Rs 5,500 crore spent on campaign by various parties, including about Rs 1,000 crore towards 'note for vote', with nearly one-third voters admitting to cash or liquor offer, a survey claimed on Friday. The Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections saw a total of over Rs 5,500 crore spent on campaign by various parties, including about Rs 1,000 crore towards 'note for vote', with nearly one-third voters admitting to cash or liquor offer, a survey claimed on Friday.The Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections saw a total of over Rs 5,500 crore spent on campaign by various parties, including about Rs 1,000 crore towards 'note for vote', with nearly one-third voters admitting to cash or liquor offer, a survey claimed on Friday. The Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections saw a total of over Rs 5,500 crore spent on campaign by various parties, including about Rs 1,000 crore towards 'note for vote', with nearly one-third voters admitting to cash or liquor offer, a survey claimed on Friday. 

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First Published: Aug 05 2026 | 4:54 PM IST

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