Congress party spent Rs. The Congress party spent Rs 248.6 crore and received Rs 207.1 crore during this year's assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry. Details filed with the Election Commission on July 31 show the party's bank balance decreased by 45% (from Rs 146.1 crore to Rs 80.6 crore). Major expenses included general campaigning (Rs 143 crore) and candidates (Rs 105.6 crore). The Congress-led alliance captured power in Kerala but won 21 constituencies in Assam, 6 in Puducherry, 2 in West Bengal, and 5 in Tamil Nadu.