Yelahanka: The Election Commission's flying squad seized a substantial sum of Rs 4.8 crore in cash from a residence in Yelahanka, located within the Chikkaballapura Lok Sabha constituency. This action was accompanied by the booking of BJP candidate K Sudhakar for an alleged violation of the model code of conduct.

According to reports, the raid conducted at the residence of Govindappa resulted in the confiscation of multiple bundles of Rs 500 notes. Subsequently, after questioning Govindappa, the BJP candidate was booked in the matter. This incident lead to the arrival of Income Tax officials at the scene, with ongoing investigations underway.

The Election Commission has confiscated items totaling Rs 50 crore, comprising cash, liquor, narcotics drugs, and other gift articles. The elections in Karnataka are being conducted in two phases, with the first phase commencing on April 26 and the second phase on May 7, encompassing a total of 28 constituencies.

The Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka has confirmed the seizure of cash and the filing of an FIR against the BJP candidate, citing violations under various sections of the Representation of the People Act and the Indian Penal Code related to bribery and undue influence on electors.

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Patna (PTI): Leader of Opposition in Bihar assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Tuesday exuded confidence that the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC will again be voted to power in West Bengal.

Yadav returned to Patna after a four-day poll campaign in West Bengal.

“The atmosphere there is euphoric and people want to bring Didi (Mamata Banerjee) back to power. I am fully confident that the TMC will win the election,” he told reporters here.

He said that a large number of people from Bihar living in West Bengal share a lot of love and respect for Mamata Banerjee.

Responding to BJP’s allegations that the TMC had “ruined” West Bengal during its tenure, the RJD leader said the “entire country has been ruined under the Narendra Modi-led government”.

“I want to ask one question to Modi ji – you have been prime minister for more than 11 years, tell me one thing you have done for Bengal,” Yadav said.

The first phase of elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly was held on April 23, while the second phase will take place on April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.