Out of 48 regional parties analysed, only 15 had submitted their donations report to the EC in the stipulated time period.
have defaulted in submitting their donations report to the Election Commission during 2017-18, said a report by Association for Democratic Reforms, which advocates for electoral reforms to combat corruption and empower citizens. Out of 48 regional parties analysed, only 15 had submitted their donations report to the EC in the stipulated time period. Sixteen other regional parties delayed their submission by a maximum of 31 days to one day. There are 17 regional political parties who have defaulted in submission of their donations report to EC, the ADR report said. These include Asom Gana Parishad, Mizo National Front, Indian National Lok Dal, it added. The total amount of donations declared by regional parties, including both above and below Rs 20,000, was Rs 54.81 crore, from 2,824 donations. The Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal leads with Rs 13.04 crore from six donations followed by Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United), which has declared receiving Rs 11.19 crore from 27 donations. YSRC declared receiving Rs 8.35 crore, the third highest amongst all regional parties, the report said.