RTI Uncovers ₹2,586 Crore Spent on PM Modi Ads (2020-2026)

An RTI reply revealed the Union government spent nearly ₹2,586 crore on advertisements promoting Prime Minister Modi between 2020 and 2026. The data, obtained by Saket Gokhale, showed major spending across print, television, radio, outdoor, and digital platforms. Digital ad spending rose tenfold. Gokhale criticized the government for withholding details of recipient agencies, calling it a lack of transparency.