Hey there, folks! Let’s dive into some interesting news from Pune district that you might have missed. The authorities recently seized a whopping amount of cash, liquor, drugs, and precious metals ahead of the upcoming elections.
In a major bust, items worth a total of ₹13.5 crore were confiscated, including ₹9.01 crore in cash, ₹3.05 crore worth of liquor, drugs valued at ₹40 lakh, and precious metals worth ₹1.04 crore. The Shirur constituency stood out as the only one where a significant amount of precious metals were seized. Talk about some high-stakes campaigning!
Speaking of the elections, Pune district currently boasts a massive 88,49,590 registered voters. The breakdown includes 45,79,216 men, 42,69,569 women, and 805 voters who identify as third gender. Chinchwad takes the lead with a whopping 6.63 lakh voters, closely followed by Hadapsar and Bhosari. On the other end of the spectrum, Kasba Peth has the fewest voters with just 2.83 lakh.
To accommodate this massive voter base, a total of 8,462 polling booths will be set up across the district. District Collector Suhas Diwase emphasized the district’s commitment to ensuring fair and transparent elections with these recent seizures. It looks like Pune is gearing up for quite the showdown at the polls!
So, keep an eye out for more updates as the election season heats up in Pune district. Stay informed, stay engaged, and most importantly, don’t forget to cast your vote when the time comes!
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