DMK, AIADMK among top regional parties with highest income: ADR report
The list was drafted by political watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
According to the report, the DMK's total declared income for the corresponding period was Rs 77.63 crore, while the AIADMK, its arch-rival, declared Rs 54.938 crore.
Maharashtra based Shiv Sena is third in the list, with a declared income Rs 9.26 crore.
The Asaduddin Owaisi-led, Telangana based All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is fifth in the list, while Telegu Desam Party (TDP), the incumbent party of Andhra Pradesh finished fourth.
TDP and AIMIM have revealed incomes of Rs 15.878 crore and Rs 3.36 crore respectively.
While the TDP earned more than the Shiv Sena, its total declared expenditure stood at Rs 13.107 crores, thus the net amount was recorded at Rs 2.871 crore.
Total Declared Income:
DMK: Rs 77.63 crore
AIADMK: Rs 54.938 crore
Shiv Sena: Rs 9.26 crore
TDP: Rs 15.978 crore
AIMIM: Rs 3.36 crore
Others: Rs 28.64 crore
Total Declared Expenditure:
DMK: Rs 6.90 crore
AIADMK: Rs 7.096 crore
Shiv Sena: Rs 6.196 crore
TDP: Rs 13.107 crore
AIMIM: Rs 0.67 crore
Others: Rs 22.81 crore
Excess of Income over Expenditure:
DMK: Rs 70.73 crore
AIADMK: Rs 47.842 crore
Shiv Sena: Rs 3.064 crore
TDP: Rs 2.871 crore
AIMIM: Rs 2.69 crore
Others: Rs 5.82 crore
Image: Association fro Democratic Reforms
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