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18 July 2026

Cash seizure ahead of Datia Assembly by-election

The incident serves as a practical example of the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct and election expenditure monitoring, which are relevant to discussions on electoral integrity and governance, though the specific seizure is a routine administrative event rather than a policy-level development.

1 min read Day 4 of 8 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Madhya Pradesh police seized ₹36.19 lakh in cash in Datia district ahead of the July 30 Assembly by-election.
  • Seizures occurred at two locations: ₹15 lakh at Sevdha toll checkpoint and ₹21.19 lakh at Goraghat checkpoint.
  • The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is currently in force for the by-election.
  • Flying Surveillance Teams (FSTs) are investigating the source and purpose of the seized funds.
  • Legal action is mandated by Election Commission guidelines if individuals fail to provide valid documentation for cash transport during the election period.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 8 in Election Commission bypoll scheduling and regulations, which has been running since 3 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the Model Code of Conduct in ensuring free and fair elections in India. How do institutional mechanisms like Flying Surveillance Teams contribute to curbing the influence of money power during the electoral process? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the deployment of Flying Surveillance Teams during an ongoing election in India?

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