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Value of seizures in Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls, bypolls breach Rs 1k-crore mark

IndiaTimes Monday, 18 November 2024
Election-related seizures in Maharashtra and Jharkhand have exceeded Rs 1,000 crore, a sevenfold increase from the 2019 assembly polls. The Election Commission reported that the majority of the seizures were in freebies, precious metals, and cash, highlighting attempts to influence voters through illicit means.
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