Cash, Liquor, Drugs Worth Rs 340 Crore Seized In Madhya Pradesh Since Oct 9

Cash worth Rs 40.18 crore was seized in Madhya Pradesh since the model code of conduct for the state assembly elections came into force on October 9.

Cash worth Rs 40.18 crore and liquor, drugs, jewellery and other items cumulatively valued at nearly Rs 300 crore were seized in Madhya Pradesh since the model code of conduct for the state assembly elections came into force on October 9, a top official has said.

Polls to 230 assembly seats in the state were held on Friday, while the counting of votes will be taken up on December 3. A voter turnout of nearly 76 per cent was recorded.

Talking to reporters on Friday, state Chief Electoral Officer Anupam Rajan said continuous action was taken by the enforcement agencies across the state since the code of conduct came into force after the poll schedule was declared.