Maharashtra Assembly polls: Cash, liquor, other items valued at ₹22 crore seized in Palghar

“The seizure includes ₹16.14 crore cash, liquor valued at ₹2.46 crore, drugs with an estimated cost of ₹26.82 lakh, laptops, sarees, and cookers,” said Palghar Collector and election officer Govind Bodke

“Authorities in Palghar district, in Maharashtra, have seized cash, liquor and other items collectively valued at ₹22 crore during the campaigning for the Maharashtra Assembly elections,” an official said on Monday (November 18, 2024.)

“The seizure includes ₹16.14 crore cash, liquor valued at ₹2.46 crore, drugs with an estimated cost of ₹26.82 lakh, laptops, sarees, and cookers,” said Palghar Collector and election officer Govind Bodke. The campaigning for the November 20 Assembly polls is concluding at 5 p.m. on Monday (November 18, 2024.)

A total of 22,92,066 voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in six Assembly constituencies in Palghar district for which 53 candidates are in the fray. Of the total electorate, 11,87,589 are male voters, 11,04,246 are female voters and 231 are transgenders.

“In terms of polling logistics, there will be 2,274 polling booths across the district, with two deemed critical. Special attention will be given to seven booths, which will be manned by tribal and fishermen community members,” Mr. Bodke said.

In a bid to ensure a smooth and secure election process, the district administration has mobilised 2,782 police personnel, 2,041 home guards and eight companies of CISF and SRPF.

“A total of 3,870 postal ballots have been cast so far. The district also has 326 service voters, who are eligible to vote through special arrangements,” the district Collector added.

Published - November 18, 2024 04:09 pm IST