Following the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct in the Lok Sabha constituencies of Mumbai Suburban District, 1,45,863 seizures have been made in four Lok sabha Constituencies for violating the election code, implemented by the Election Commission of India.

“A total of 92,294 seizures have been made in government properties, 35,048 in public properties, and 18,485 in private properties for literature confiscation,” said Rajendra Kshirsagar, district collector, Mumbai Suburban District. However, when this reporter called the Mumbai city district election office (collector office), the official failed to provide data related to the seizures, actions taken against violators and the number of squads formed to keep a check on the situation.