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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Afshan Yasmeen

LS polls: EC keeping a hawk’s eye on suspicious bank transactions and digital payments

To prevent any illicit attempts to influence voters through inducements in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission is rigorously monitoring suspicious bank transactions and digital payments. 

Repeated payments of similar amounts from digital payment wallets to multiple recipients will be analysed on a daily basis at the district level. The Election Commission has deployed comprehensive measures to meticulously monitor all digital payment platforms, employing advanced technological tools and expertise to detect and deter any potential instances of voter inducement. 

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