Indian authorities seize record $55 million destined to buy votes


  • World
  • Monday, 12 May 2014

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian officials have seized a record $55 million (32 million pounds) in cash, as well as large amounts of liquor and illegal drugs, destined to buy off voters in India's election, the Election Commission said on Monday, as the mammoth vote drew to a close.

The haul was the biggest in Indian electoral history, which has long been marred by allegations of politicians distributing cash, alcohol and food to win support.

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