Over Rs 99 crore worth of cash, liquor, and freebies have been seized since the announcement of the Indian model code of conduct on March 29.

The total value of cash, liquor, and freebies seized since the announcement of India’s model code of conduct on March 29 has reached nearly INR 100 crore (approximately $14 million), with the total number of cases reaching 792, according to the Chief Electoral Officer’s seizure report. In the past 24 hours, around INR 3.23 crore ($467,000) was seized, bringing the total to INR 99.18 crore ($14.3 million). The report found that the value of confiscated liquor (INR 1.67 crore/$241,000) had surpassed cash (INR 88.5 lakh/$128,000). The majority of complaints received by election officials were for the erection of posters and banners without permission, while the remaining focussed on the distribution of money, intimidation, and firearms.