General Elections and bye-elections 2026: Seizures surpass Rs 1,000 crores in TN and WB

• Election Commission of India (ECI) enforcement update during the 2026 Assembly elections to Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu (TN) and West Bengal (WB), plus bye-elections in 6 states.
• Combined seizures in TN + WB crossed ₹1,000 crore (since 26 Feb 2026) of unaccounted cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals and freebies meant to induce voters.
• Relevant for GS-II (Representation of People Act, ECI, MCC) and GS-III (black money, electoral finance); flags the scale of money-power in Indian elections.