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The Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh has taken action against 127 political parties for not following financial rules. These parties failed to submit their election spending reports and annual audited accounts. This move highlights the Election Commission's focus on making political funding more transparent. The parties now have to explain why they did not meet the legal requirements.

Key Points: UP CEO Issues Show-Cause Notice to 127 Parties Over Expenditure Reports

  • Notices issued to 127 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties in Uttar Pradesh
  • Parties failed to submit annual audited accounts for three financial years
  • Defaulting parties participated in elections from 2019 onwards but missed deadlines
  • Action emphasizes ECI's push for greater transparency in electoral funding
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UP: Chief Electoral Officer issues show-cause notice to 127 political parties for failing to submit their election expenditure reports

Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer acts against 127 political parties for failing to submit mandatory election expenditure and audited account reports.

"Show Cause Notice has been issued to the parties on behalf of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Uttar Pradesh. - Official Notice"

Lucknow, September 22

In Uttar Pradesh (UP), 127 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) have failed to submit their election expenditure reports, prompting the Chief Electoral Officer to issue a show-cause notice.

This action underscores the Election Commission of India's (ECI) emphasis on transparency in electoral funding.

According to an official notice, the notices were issued on the instructions of the Election Commission of India. The office of the Chief Electoral Officer stated that the concerned parties, registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, have not submitted their annual audited accounts for the last three financial years (2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24).

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It further noted that despite participating in various elections over the past six years--from 2019 till date--the parties had failed to file election expenditure reports within the prescribed period of 75 days for Assembly elections and 90 days for Lok Sabha elections, as mandated by ECI guidelines.

The release said, "It is hereby informed that 127 Registered Political Parties (RUPPs) of the State of Uttar Pradesh, registered with the Election Commission of India under the provisions of Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, have not submitted their Annual Audited Accounts for the last three financial years (2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24) by the due date and the said Registered Political Parties (RUPPs) have participated in various elections held in the last 06 years from the year 2019 till date, but have not filed the Election Expenditure Report within the stipulated time period i.e. within 75 days in case of Assembly elections and within 90 days in case of Lok Sabha elections, as per the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India, New Delhi vide letter No. 56/2025/PPS-III dated 19.09.2025. In this regard, "Show Cause Notice" has been issued to the parties on behalf of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Uttar Pradesh."

- ANI

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Priya S
Good step by ECI. But I wonder how many of these 127 parties are actually serious political entities? Many might be formed just for tax evasion purposes. Need stricter scrutiny during registration itself.
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Aman W
Three years of not submitting accounts? That's deliberate negligence. ECI should impose heavy penalties and bar them from contesting elections until they comply. 🚫
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Sarah B
While I support transparency, some smaller parties might genuinely lack resources for proper accounting. ECI should provide guidance and support along with enforcement. Not all violations are malicious.
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Vikram M
This is why common people lose faith in the system. Parties want power but don't want accountability. ECI's action is welcome but needs to be followed through with actual consequences.
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Michael C
Interesting to see UP taking this initiative. Hope other states follow suit. Electoral funding transparency is fundamental to clean politics. More power to ECI! 💪
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Neha E
Parties participating in elections but not submitting expenditure reports for 6 years? This shows loopholes in our system. ECI needs to automate monitoring and send automatic reminders.

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