The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday said poll-related seizures in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark, underscoring intensified enforcement efforts to curb voter inducement ahead of key elections.

According to the poll body, enforcement agencies have seized cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals, and other freebies collectively valued at Rs 1,072.13 crore since the activation of the Election Seizure Management System (ESMS) on February 26. The large-scale crackdown comes as Tamil Nadu prepares for single-phase polling on Thursday, while West Bengal continues its multi-phase election, with the second phase scheduled for April 29.