The Election Commission reports that illicit inducements worth roughly ₹1,400–₹1,445 crore are seized during the 2026 assembly elections. According to coverage, the data is compared with seizure figures from the 2021 elections for corresponding categories or periods. West Bengal records the largest year-on-year rise in seizures, with an increase of 68.92% compared with the 2021 baseline. Tamil Nadu also shows a substantial increase, with seizures rising by 48.40% over the corresponding 2021 figures. While the two outlets differ slightly in the total amount reported—NDTV citing ₹1,445 crore and The Hindu quoting ₹1,400 crore—the overall picture is consistent: the poll body’s seizure figures for 2026 are in the range of about ₹1.4 thousand crore and show higher seizure activity than in 2021. The reports focus on state-wise percentage increases, highlighting West Bengal and Tamil Nadu as the top movers in the comparative data.
Election Commission seizes about ₹1,400–₹1,445 crore in illicit inducements in 2026 assembly polls
The Election Commission reports that illicit inducements worth roughly ₹1,400–₹1,445 crore are seized during the 2026 assembly elections. According to coverage, the data is compared with seizure figur...
- The Election Commission reports seizures of illicit inducements worth about ₹1,400–₹1,445 crore during the 2026 assembly elections.
- West Bengal records the highest increase in seizures, up 68.92% compared with 2021 figures.
- Tamil Nadu records a 48.40% increase in seizures compared with the corresponding 2021 figures.
- The reported figures are presented as year-on-year percentage increases relative to 2021 baseline data.
West Bengal saw the highest increase in the seizures at 68.92%, and in Tamil Nadu this increased by 48.4% compared to the corresponding figures during the 2021 polls
3 months agoWest Bengal saw the highest increase in the seizures of 68.92 per cent, and Tamil Nadu saw an increase in seizures of 48.40 per cent in 2026 compared to the corresponding figures during the 2021 elections.
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