EC seizes unaccounted cash, gold and narcotics worth over Rs 2,464 crore

Election Commission has seized unaccounted cash, illicit liquor, drugs, gold and freebies worth over 2,464 crore rupees since the Model Code of Conduct came into effect. 

Gujarat is on top of the list with total seizures worth around 516 crore rupees, followed by Tamil Nadu around 476 crore rupees, Delhi 389 crore rupees, Andhra Pradesh 216 crore rupees and Punjab with over 194 crore rupees.

In a statement, the Commission said, it has seized over 628 crore rupees cash from all over the country. It has also seized drugs and narcotics worth one thousand 97 crore rupees, precious metals worth 490 crore rupees, liquor worth over 204 crore rupees and freebies worth 43 crore rupees. 

The Hindu