Election Commission has made record seizures
EC has seized a staggering sum totaling Rs 357 crore
Seizures were made during enforcement of the MCC
Amid the Lok Sabha election warfare, the Election Commission has made record seizures. Election Officers, vigilant against malpractices have mounted a formidable crackdown, seizing a staggering sum totaling Rs 357 crore.
The electoral battleground in Karnataka has witnessed an unprecedented surge in scrutiny by officials tasked with combating irregularities. From March 16 to April 15, during the enforcement of the electoral code of conduct, a relentless pursuit of operations unfolded across the state, including its capital Bengaluru.
The haul stands as a stark testament to the magnitude of illicit activities permeating the electoral landscape:
Alcohol valued at ₹160.71 crore
Gold amounting to ₹56.86 crore
Cash seizures tallying ₹48.97 crore
Gifts valued at ₹7.74 crore
Silver worth ₹1.13 crore
Diamonds valued at ₹0.09 crore
Miscellaneous items totaling ₹72.13 crore
Despite the Election Officers’ vigilant oversight, some politicians, wielding illegality as a tool, continue to traverse the path of misconduct.
This ominous trend suggests a looming possibility of further seizures in the days ahead, underscoring the pressing need for sustained vigilance to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.
Election Commission has made record seizures
EC has seized a staggering sum totaling Rs 357 crore
Seizures were made during enforcement of the MCC
Amid the Lok Sabha election warfare, the Election Commission has made record seizures. Election Officers, vigilant against malpractices have mounted a formidable crackdown, seizing a staggering sum totaling Rs 357 crore.
The electoral battleground in Karnataka has witnessed an unprecedented surge in scrutiny by officials tasked with combating irregularities. From March 16 to April 15, during the enforcement of the electoral code of conduct, a relentless pursuit of operations unfolded across the state, including its capital Bengaluru.
The haul stands as a stark testament to the magnitude of illicit activities permeating the electoral landscape:
Alcohol valued at ₹160.71 crore
Gold amounting to ₹56.86 crore
Cash seizures tallying ₹48.97 crore
Gifts valued at ₹7.74 crore
Silver worth ₹1.13 crore
Diamonds valued at ₹0.09 crore
Miscellaneous items totaling ₹72.13 crore
Despite the Election Officers’ vigilant oversight, some politicians, wielding illegality as a tool, continue to traverse the path of misconduct.
This ominous trend suggests a looming possibility of further seizures in the days ahead, underscoring the pressing need for sustained vigilance to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.