Election Commission Gets a Bigger Purse: What a Budget Jump Signals for the Upcoming Poll Season

Union Budget 2026 hikes Election Commission funding by over 25 per cent to Rs 382 crore as the poll panel gears up for crucial state elections amid opposition scrutiny.

Big budget boost for Election Commission, 25% hike before key elections

Funding for the Election Commission increased by 25.33 per cent in the 2026 union budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday morning.