The Election Commission of India has reported that teams have seized over ₹650 crore in potential voter inducements across five poll-bound states and union territories. Notably, West Bengal has emerged as the state with the highest seizures, accounting for nearly half of the total, with ₹319 crore reported. Other states include Tamil Nadu with ₹170 crore, Assam with ₹97 crore, Kerala with ₹58 crore, and Puducherry with ₹7 crore. The seizures, which have been tracked since the launch of the electronic seizure management system (ESMS) on February 26, 2026, include a variety of items aimed at influencing voters, such as cash, liquor, drugs, and freebies, with the latter category valued at ₹231 crore. This year's seizures are notable when compared to the 2021 assembly elections, where total seizures exceeded ₹1,000 crore by April 16, highlighting the ongoing efforts to curb electoral malpractices.