New Delhi, April 22 -- Ahead of voting in the West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed in a press release that seizures in the poll-bound states have surpassed Rs.1,000 crores. The seizures include cash, liquor, drug value and more.

After the Election Commission announced the schedule for the General Election to Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and bye-elections on March 15, 2026, it also directed the State/UT governments to ensure that Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is strictly complied with.

"It may be recalled that the Commission has held multiple review meetings with the Chief Secretaries, CEOs, DGPs, and senior officers from th...