In 2017-18, BJD received highest donations among regional parties, says ADR report

New Delhi: Seventeen regional parties defaulted in submitting their donations report to the Election Commission in 2017-18, said a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms, which advocates for electoral reforms to combat corruption and empower citizens.

Of the 48 regional parties analysed, only 15 submitted their donations report to the Election Commission 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 that defaulted in submitted their donations report to the Election Commission, the ADR report said. These include the Asom Gana Parishad, Mizo National Front and Indian National Lok Dal.