Electoral trusts disclose Rs 177-cr donation to parties: ADR

April 25, 2016

New Delhi, Apr 25: Six electoral trusts together disbursed Rs 177.40 crore to 19 political parties during the fiscal 2014-15, with the BJP receiving the maximum donation of Rs 111.35 crore, as per a new report citing latest disclosures.

The report by rights group Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said electoral trusts received a total amount of Rs 177.55 crore from corporates and individuals and distributed Rs 177.40 crore (99.92 per cent) to various political parties.

The BJP, the INC, the NCP and the CPM were the four national parties that got contributions from the six electoral trusts during fiscal 2014-15.

The BJP was the recipient of the maximum amount of Rs 111.35 crore from three electoral trusts followed by the INC with Rs 31.65 crore from three electoral trusts.

The CPM received a total of Rs 2.35 lakh from Triumph Electoral Trust during fiscal 2014-15, but the party did not declare the same in its donations report to the Election Commission of India (ECI).

According to the rules formulated by the government, electoral trusts are required to donate 95 per cent of their total income to registered political parties in a financial year.

Electoral Trusts' sole purpose is to fund registered political parties in a transparent manner.

Satya Electoral Trust received total contribution of Rs Rs 141.78 crore while Progressive Electoral Trust got Rs 25.14 crore, Janpragati Electoral Trust (Rs 4.02 crore), Bajaj Electoral Trust (Rs 3.05 crore), Triumph Electoral Trust (Rs 3.028 crore) and Samaj Electoral Trust (Rs 0.525 crore).

Satya Electoral received the highest amount of Rs 141.78 crore from corporates and distributed Rs 141.75 crore (99.98 per cent) to various political parties.

Satya Electoral donated 75.66 per cent, or Rs 107.25 crore, to the BJP while Triumph Electoral donated 66 per cent, or Rs 2 crore, of its total income to the party.

The six electoral trusts made contributions to 15 recognised regional parties which include the BJD, the INLD and the AAP, among others.

Total donations received by the regional parties from electoral trusts was Rs 27.58 crore.

Satya Electoral gave Rs 5 crore to the INLD, but the party has not filed its donations report to the ECI for fiscal 2014-15.

Indiabulls HousingFINANCE had contributed the maximum amount of Rs 40 crore to Satya Electoral Trust, which formed 22.53 per cent of the trust's total donations followed by DLF, which donated Rs 25.01 crore and constituted 14.08 per cent of total donations.

Tata Steel contributed the maximum amount and donated Rs 14.134 crore, which formed 56.19 per cent of total donations to Progressive Electoral Trust, followed by Tata Sons, which donated Rs 4.74 crore and constituted 18.85 per cent of total donations.

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PM Modi, King Abdullah II share 8-point vision to deepen India-Jordan ties

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December 16,2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Amman, during which the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations, with the Prime Minister outlining an eight-point vision covering key areas of cooperation.

Describing the meeting as “productive”, PM Modi said he shared a roadmap focused on trade and economy, fertilisers and agriculture, information technology, healthcare, infrastructure, critical and strategic minerals, civil nuclear cooperation, and people-to-people ties.

In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister praised King Abdullah II’s personal commitment to advancing India–Jordan relations, particularly as both countries mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties this year.

“Held productive discussions with His Majesty King Abdullah II in Amman. His personal commitment towards vibrant India-Jordan relations is noteworthy. This year, we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of our bilateral diplomatic relations,” PM Modi said.

The meeting took place at the Al Husseiniya Palace, where the two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), both sides agreed to further deepen cooperation in areas including trade and investment, defence and security, counter-terrorism and de-radicalisation, fertilisers and agriculture, infrastructure, renewable energy, tourism, and heritage.

The MEA said both leaders reaffirmed their united stand against terrorism.

PM Modi arrived in Amman earlier on Monday and was received by Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, who accorded him a formal welcome. Following the talks, King Abdullah II hosted a banquet dinner in honour of the Prime Minister, reflecting the warmth of bilateral ties.

Jordan is the first leg of PM Modi’s three-nation tour. From Amman, the Prime Minister will travel to Ethiopia at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, marking his first official visit to the African nation. The tour will conclude with a visit to Oman.

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