Arguments in favour of state funding

♤ State funding increases transparency inside the party and also in candidate finance, as certain restrictions can be put along with state funding

♤ State funding can limit the influence of wealthy people and rich mafias, thereby purifying the election process

♤ Through state funding the demand for internal democracy in party, women representations, representations of weaker section can be encouraged.

♤ In India, with high level of poverty, ordinary citizens cannot be expected to contribute much to the political parties. Therefore, the parties depend upon funding by corporate and rich individuals.