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SC weighs hard cap on campaign spending per seat

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The Supreme Court began hearing a plea to cap Lok Sabha campaign spending at ₹50 lakh per seat, with real-time disclosure of donations above ₹20,000. Estimated actual spending per competitive seat today: ₹15-40 crore. Petitioners say money is now the first filter for candidacy. Verdict expected before winter.

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Cap campaign spending at ₹50 lakh per seat?

  • Yes, level the field
  • Unenforceable
  • Caps violate free speech
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