Election Commission makes seizure of over Rs 800 crore in ongoing Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls

Monday, 18 November 2024
The Election Commission of India (ECI) reported record-breaking seizures of over Rs 1,000 crore in Maharashtra and Jharkhand during the recent assembly bypolls. The seizures, seven times higher than in 2019, included cash, precious metals, freebies, drugs, and liquor. Maharashtra accounted for the majority of seizures, with a significant portion being illegal cash and silver.

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