Significant Election Spending 2014

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There is an established correlation between the revival of nation's economic fortunes and election spending. Elections are exercises in government change and formation that offer a variety of direct benefits for economic stimulus. India's economic growth having slowed down from the significant 8% to unimpressive 5% has a lot to cheer for the ongoing general election campaign 2014.

The most significant aspect to election spending is political parties spending unaccounted for funds to garner votes and support. The Election Commission of India has set ceilings for spending (under model code of conduct). But it's always challenging to verify or ensure compliance to limits in the race for victory. Expected election expenditure contributes 0.2-0.3 % increase has direct bearing on some service sectors as well as product demand. The cash spent will evince increased demand in some specific sectors of the economy. This directly impacts candidate ability (positively or otherwise) to campaign, communicate / get in touch with electorate. Significant sectors likely touched by increased spending;

Aviation Services
Cross country campaigning on limited time frame is almost impossible without use of helicopters, jets etc. These costly methods definitely benefit air charter services with spiked demand.

Advertising and Media
The window to the voter's attention and laying the first claim option always involves a blitzkrieg of media adverts.

Transportation / Communication
Movement on all possible channels of transportation sees heightened demand and usage. Equally, the much used means of communication has often been a harbinger for reinvention of political fortunes and benefits.

Foods and Beverages
Hotels, restaurants and other means for refreshment for travelling masses, but more, so the heightened electioneering being a prime reason for increased demand.

Automobile
The primary means and methods of transportation are the roads, railways and demand for vehicles, railway tickets sees an increase in demand for this process.

Security Services
The movement of VVIPs, VIPs and other leaders are a cause for concern especially with anti-social elements seeking to exploit this time for political mileage and dent the fortunes of oppositions. These sectors have linkages both to boost and heighten allied industry increased demand.

India's economic growth having slowed down from the significant 8% to unimpressive 5% has a lot to cheer for the ongoing general election campaign 2014.

The most significant aspect to election spending is political parties spending unaccounted for funds to garner votes and support. The Election Commission of India has set ceilings for spending (under model code of conduct). But it's always challenging to verify or ensure compliance to limits in the race for victory. Expected election expenditure contributes 0.2-0.3 % increase has direct bearing on some service sectors as well as product demand.
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