Election Commission has hiked the Parliamentary constituencies poll expenditure limit. What is the new expenditure limit for candidates in bigger states?

• A. Rs 70 lakhs
• B. Rs 90 lakhs
• C. Rs 95 lakhs
• D. Rs 75 lakhs

Answer: (C)

Bigger states (Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Karnataka)- Increased to Rs 95 lakh from the previous limit of Rs 70 lakh.