Election Commission Seizes Over 400 Crores Ahead of Polls, Curbs Money Power

• Election Commission makes history by seizing over 408 crores in cash, liquor, narcotics, and other materials before the first phase of polling in five states.
• The seizures include 17.44 crore in cash, 16.3 lakh liters of liquor worth 37.68 crore, 167.38 crore in narcotics, 23 crore in precious metals, and 163.30 crore in other gifts.
• 5,173 Flying Squads and over 5,200 Static Surveillance Teams deployed to ensure 'inducement-free' elections, responding to complaints within 100 minutes.
• C-Vigil app received 70,944 complaints between March 15-25, with 95.8% (70,831) resolved; helpline 1950 also active for Model Code of Conduct violations.
• Chief Election Commissioner emphasizes fair polling without harassing common citizens, forming district complaint committees to ensure dignity of democracy.