Money and gold seized at Arpita Mukhergee's residence. (Image: IANS)
Mumbai: The seizures of cash, alcohol, and other items amid the poll code for the Maharashtra assembly elections amounted to Rs 707 crore, officials said on Wednesday.
Out of 10,139 complaints of poll code violations lodged through the C-Vigil app between October 15 and November 20, 10,134 complaints have been resolved, as per the information shared by the office of the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).
The C-Vigil app allows citizens to report violations of the Model Code of Conduct. Once a complaint is registered, poll officials conduct investigations and take appropriate action.
Since October 15, state and Central agencies seized assets worth Rs 706.98 crore as part of enforcement activities. These include illegal cash, liquor, narcotics, and precious metals, the CEO’s office stated.
Polling for 288 assembly constituencies in Maharashtra was held between 7 AM and 6 PM on Wednesday. Results will be out on Saturday.
This post was last modified on November 20, 2024 9:41 pm