1,330 Unrecognised Parties Fail to Submit 2024-25 Financial Reports, ADR Finds

The latest audit by the Election Commission shows that <b>1,330</b> registered <b>unrecognised</b> political parties in India have not filed their financial statements for the <b>2024-25</b> fiscal year. The oversight reveals a systemic failure to enforce transparency, with Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Bihar lagging in compliance. Even active states struggle to meet reporting deadlines, exposing bureaucratic inertia. The lack of disclosure hampers voters' ability to assess party funding and undermines democratic accountability. Without clear financial trails, citizens guess who bankrolls agendas, eroding trust in elections.