Seizures of illicit inducements in West Bengal surpass ₹510 crore: Election Commission
The Election Commission reported that seizures of illicit inducements in West Bengal have exceeded ₹510 crore ahead of the Assembly polls. This amount surpasses previous recoveries from the 2021 Assembly election and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Various items, including cash, liquor, drugs, and freebies, have been seized to ensure a fair election process.
- ▪Total seizures of illicit inducements in West Bengal surpassed ₹510 crore.
- ▪The amount includes ₹30 crore in cash and over 48,000 litres of liquor worth ₹126.85 crore.
- ▪Enforcement agencies have deployed over 2,728 Flying Squad Teams to respond to complaints.
- ▪Special drives are being conducted against the manufacture and distribution of illicit liquor.
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Ahead of the second and final phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal on Wednesday (April 29, 2026), the Election Commission on Monday (April 27, 2026) said total seizures of illicit inducements in the State surpassed ₹510 crore.The amount is higher than ₹339 crore seized during the 2021 Assembly election and also exceeds recoveries made in the State during the 2024 Lok Sabha, a senior official said.The ₹510 crore recovery includes ₹30 crore in cash, over 48,000 litres of liquor worth ₹126.85 crore, drugs valued at ₹110.12 crore and precious metals, including gold and silver, worth ₹58.28 crore.Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Central forces to stay for seven more days after Bengal polls, even if BJP comes to power, says Amit ShahEnforcement agencies have also seized freebies worth ₹184.85…
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