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Telangana assembly polls: How much a candidate can spend on 'chai-pani, samosa, biryani'

BCCL | Last updated on - Oct 28, 2023, 07:43 IST
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EC sets election expenditure for candidates

In these times of inflation, Election Commission has granted candidates some flexibility in their election expenditure. (BCCL photo)

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Telangana assembly elections

Election Commission sets limit of Rs 40 lakh per candidate for Telangana assembly elections. (ANI photo)

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Mutton biryani price hike by 10

EC has increased the price of mutton biryani per plate by Rs 10 from Rs 170 per plate in 2014 to Rs 180 in 2023. (BCCL photo)

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Expenditure cap for candidates

Candidates are required to submit expenditure statements to EC officials every three days. (ANI photo)

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Prices of tea and coffee

In contrast to market prices, the Election Commission has maintained the rates for tea and coffee at Rs.5 and Rs 6, respectively. (Agencies photo)

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Rates ceiling for hiring vehicles and function halls

The rate ceiling for hiring vehicles and function halls hasn't seen a significant increase. (Lexica photo)

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Election Commissioner recent visit to Hyderabad

Political parties urged Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar for a Rs 20 lakh increase in poll expenditure during his recent visit to Hyderabad. (PTI photo)

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Cost of food items since 2014

The cost of food items has doubled since 2014, but the EC provided relief to candidates by not increasing the rates. (ANI photo)

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