In a significant development ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections scheduled for November 20, authorities seized Rs 1.98 crore in cash from a hotel in Nashik. The discovery was confirmed by Nashik District Magistrate Jalaj Sharma, who stated that further investigation is ongoing.

“As per the information received so far, Rs 1.98 crore has been seized from the location. The Expenditure Observer and the team are taking further action,” Sharma said, according to ANI.