India  

Assembly elections, bypolls: Inducements worth over Rs588 cr seized by poll panel

IndiaTimes Thursday, 7 November 2024
Election officials have confiscated over Rs 588 crore worth of illicit goods intended to sway voters in upcoming elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, as well as bypolls in 14 other states. Seizures, including cash, alcohol, drugs, and freebies, have significantly increased compared to the previous elections in 2019, indicating a heightened effort to curb the influence of money in politics.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Maharashtra Maharashtra State in Western India

3-language policy row: Devendra Fadnavis labels Uddhav Thackeray 'palturam'; says 'not against any language'

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized Uddhav Thackeray, labeling him "palturam" after reversing the three-language policy due to opposition..
IndiaTimes

Maharashtra government cancels 3-langauge policy resolutions amid 'Hindi imposition' charge

Maharashtra Government on Sunday cancelled the two orders on implementation of the three-language policy after facing heavy criticism from the opposition, who..
DNA

‘Lost to Marathi manoos’: Uddhav exults govt's rollback on 3-language policy; says it’s not ‘wisdom that came late’

Uddhav Thackeray claimed victory after the Maharashtra government withdrew orders implementing the three-language policy in primary schools, which mandated..
IndiaTimes

NSEL investors forum seeks Maharashtra CM's support for Rs 1,950-crore settlement

The NSEL Investors Forum has appealed to Maharashtra's chief minister Fadnavis for support regarding a Rs 1,950 crore settlement with the National Spot Exchange..
IndiaTimes

Jharkhand Jharkhand State in eastern India

Traffic cop hit by speeding truck, dies

In a tragic incident on NH-33 in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, a speeding truck struck a police bike, resulting in the death of constable Nand Kishore Thakur. The..
IndiaTimes

You Might Like


Related videos from verified sources

Jharkhand & Maharashtra Elections: Soren's Age Controversy, Fadnavis' 'Fight with Rebels' & More... [Video]

Jharkhand & Maharashtra Elections: Soren's Age Controversy, Fadnavis' 'Fight with Rebels' & More...

In this episode of Oneindia Poll Wrap, we dive into the latest updates from the Jharkhand and Maharashtra Assembly elections. We explore the controversy surrounding Chief Minister Hemant Soren's age..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 05:27Published