Since March 29, when the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into force in Karnataka, the Election Commission (EC) has seized a total of ₹77.93 crore, which includes cash, liquor, drugs and precious metals.
Even before the announcement of elections (from March 9 to March 27), the Election Commission had seized cash and goods worth about Rs 58 crore.
After the MCC came into force, the amount of cash seized was Rs 27.38 crore, while liquor worth Rs 26.38 crore, narcotics worth Rs 87.89 lakh, precious metals worth Rs 10.79 crore, and other items (free) worth Rs 12.48 crore were seized. Gone. A release from the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka.