Kolkata
₹510 Crore Seized as Election Monitoring Intensifies
Election Commission of India has reported seizures worth more than ₹510 crore during the ongoing West Bengal Assembly elections.
According to the Commission, the seizures include cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals, and other inducements allegedly intended to influence voters.
The poll body said a series of high-level review meetings were held with Chief Secretaries, Chief Electoral Officers, Directors General of Police, and senior officials from poll-bound states, Union Territories, and neighbouring regions.
The Commission emphasised that all officials have been directed to ensure elections free from violence, intimidation, and inducements.
As part of the enforcement measures, over 2,728 Flying Squad teams have been deployed across the state.
Additionally, more than 3,142 Static Surveillance Teams have been set up to strengthen monitoring.
These teams are carrying out surprise inspections and checks at strategic locations to detect and intercept illegal activities during the election process.
The Election Commission said the intensified surveillance reflects its commitment to conducting free, fair, and transparent polls.