The Congress party’s position has been steadily declining with each election, struggling to secure wins or attract substantial donations. Once India’s oldest and most influential political party, Congress now finds itself trailing behind even regional players like the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). Despite having no government or Members of Parliament, BRS has managed to amass significant financial support, overtaking Congress in donations.
In 2023-24, Congress received Rs. 288.9 crore in contributions, falling short compared to BRS, which collected around Rs. 580 crore. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) maintained its dominance, receiving the largest share of funding, with Rs. 2,244 crore contributed by individuals, trusts, and corporate organizations. This gap suggests a growing preference among corporate donors for BRS over Congress.
