Telangana votes on November 30
A record Rs 243 crores in currency, gold and precious metals, liquor, narcotics, and other freebies have been seized in Telangana in the last 10 days after the model code of conduct came into effect.
In the last 24 hours, Rs 78 crore in currency and other items have been seized.
In 2018, in the run-up to assembly elections, the total amount recovered was Rs 103.89 crore. This year, the recoveries are set to cross that figure.
The Election Commission has said nearly Rs 56 crore in cash (Rs 55,99,26,994), Rs 2.6 crore worth liquor, Rs 3.42 crore worth ganja, Rs 38.45 crore worth gold, silver and diamonds, other freebies worth Rs 70 lakh, adding up to over Rs 101 crores (Rs 101,18,17,299) has been seized.
Telangana votes on November 30 and the results will be announced on December 3.