The Election Commission has informed that seizures related to ongoing assembly elections and by-elections have crossed four hundred crore rupees, including cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals, and freebies. The Commission said that over 5100 flying squads and 5 thousand 200 Static Surveillance Teams have been deployed across poll-going States and UT to ensure free, fair, and intimidation-free elections. The ECI informed that from 15th to 25th March, over 70,900complaints have been lodged using the C-Vigil App in the assembly elections and the bye-elections in the States and UTs. The commission has also said that over 95% of complaints were resolved within 100 minutes. The ECI further noted that a complaint redressal system has been set up, including a Call Centre number 1950. The Commission added that complaints can be lodged by any member of the public or political party with the concerned District Election Officer or Returning Officer.
News On AIR | March 26, 2026 7:48 PM
EC informs that seizures related to ongoing assembly elections and bye-elections have crossed 400 crore