LS polls seizures: Over ₹202 cr seized in Telangana; ₹1,309 cr in TN

Telangana goes to the polls for its 17 Lok Sabha seats on 13 May, while Tamil Nadu finished polling on 19 April.

BySouth First Desk

Published Apr 30, 2024 | 4:00 PMUpdatedApr 30, 2024 | 4:00 PM

Poll seizures

Law enforcement agencies have seized cash, gold, liquor and articles intended to be given as freebies to influence voters, worth over ₹202.52 crore so far, as part of implementing the Model Code of Conduct for the Lok Sabha elections in Telangana, elections officials said on Monday, 29 April. In neighbouring Tamil Nadu, similar seizures amounted to nearly ₹1,309.52 crore.

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