Election Commission Seizures in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Exceed ₹1,000 Crores Ahead of Assembly Elections
Election Commission seizures in Tamil Nadu, Bengal cross ₹10,000 crores ahead of assembly polls
Hindustan Times
Image: Hindustan Times
The Election Commission of India has reported seizures exceeding ₹1,000 crores in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal ahead of the assembly elections scheduled for April 23, 2026. The seizures include cash, liquor, precious metals, and drugs, with Tamil Nadu accounting for ₹1,262 crores and West Bengal for ₹472.89 crores.
- 01Total seizures in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal exceed ₹1,000 crores.
- 02Tamil Nadu accounts for ₹1,262 crores in seized items.
- 03West Bengal's seizures total ₹472.89 crores.
- 04Elections in Tamil Nadu will be held in one phase, while West Bengal's elections are split into two phases.
- 05The Election Commission has established District Grievance Committees to address public concerns during enforcement.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The Election Commission of India announced on Wednesday that seizures related to the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have surpassed ₹1,000 crores. In Tamil Nadu, the total seized items amount to ₹1,262 crores, which includes cash, gold, liquor, and drugs. Notably, ₹543 crores in cash were seized during vehicle checks by surveillance teams. In West Bengal, seizures totaled ₹472.89 crores. The Election Seizure Management System (ESMS) was implemented on February 26, 2026, to enhance monitoring efforts. The Commission emphasized the importance of ensuring that ordinary citizens are not inconvenienced during inspections and has set up District Grievance Committees to handle any complaints. Both states are scheduled to vote on April 23, 2026, with results to be announced on May 4, 2026.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The significant seizures may deter illegal activities and ensure fair elections, benefiting voters in both states.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think the Election Commission's actions will ensure fair elections?
Connecting to poll...
More about Election Commission of India
West Bengal Assembly Elections: 1,478 Candidates Compete in First Phase
Hindustan Times • Apr 22, 2026
Election Commission Seizes Over ₹1,000 Crore Ahead of 2026 Elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
News 18 • Apr 22, 2026
Election Commission Issues Notice to Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge Over 'Terrorist' Remark About PM Modi
Ndtv • Apr 22, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.