EC crackdown on voter inducements: Rs 108 crore seized ahead of Bihar polls

The Election Commission has intensified its efforts to ensure a free and fair election process in Bihar, with seizures of illicit inducements surpassing Rs 108 crore as of Monday.

The Commission has deployed 824 flying squads across the state to address complaints within 100 minutes, utilizing the C-VIGIL app.

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According to the press note issued by the poll panel, the seized items include Rs 9.62 crore in cash, liquor worth Rs 42.14 crore (9.6 lakh litres), drugs worth Rs 24.61 crore, precious metals worth Rs 5.8 crore, and other freebies worth over Rs 26 crore.

The ECI has directed enforcement authorities to strictly monitor and combat the movement of cash, drugs, liquor, and other inducements during the elections. It said citizens can report Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations using the C-Vigil App on ECINET or call the 24X7 Call Centre number 1950.

The Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 are scheduled to be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results slated for November 14