“Cash to the tune of ₹40.18 crore, narcotic drugs valued at more than ₹17 crore, liquor, jewellery and other items cumulatively worth more than ₹280 crore were seized in Madhya Pradesh since the model code of conduct for the State Assembly polls came into force on October 9,” a top official has said.
Polls to 230 Assembly seats in the State were held on November 17, while the counting of votes will be taken up on December 3. A voter turnout of nearly 76% was recorded.
Talking to reporters on November 17, 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.
