As part of stepped up enforcement measures in line with the model code of conduct for the April 11 general elections, various agencies have seized Rs 12.60 crore in cash and several kilograms of gold and silver, besides other items across Andhra Pradesh since March 10.
Also, 89 notices were issued to the three main political parties for various posts on the social media in violation of the model code of conduct as special teams have been constantly scrutinizing the content, according to state Chief Electoral Officer Gopal Krishna Dwivedi.
Addressing a press conference here Tuesday, the CEO said 2.08 litres of liquor worth Rs 7.35 crore was also seized during the searches.
Police flying squads registered 220 FIRs and seized Rs 2.39 crore in cash, 8.026 kg gold and 22 kg of silver, all worth Rs 2.33 crore.
Besides, police static surveillance teams seized Rs 7.51 crore in cash, 128.16 kg gold worth Rs 1.80 crore, 18.46 kg silver worth Rs 2.56 lakh and other material, including cell phones and dress material, worth Rs 1.45 crore, the CEO said.
Other police teams seized Rs 3.83 crore in cash and other items valued at Rs 84 lakh.
Income Tax authorities seized Rs 2.69 crore in cash and 39.1 kg silver.
The CEO said more than 10 lakh applications for registration of new voters have to be verified while 1,55,099 votes related to cases of death and duplication were removed.
"We have received 15 lakh applications after January 11, till March 15, for registration of new voters.
While there are 3.84 crore voters in Andhra Pradesh now, the number may go up to 3.95 crore after inclusion of new voters.
We will issue photo identity cards to new voters by April 5," Dwivedi said.
The CEO said onus was on political parties to scrupulously follow the model code of conduct.
The code was applicable to election staff as well and those guilty of violation would be removed from service, besides legal action, he warned.
Additional CEOs Sujata Sharma and Vivek Yadav were also present.
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