The Election Commission said that it seized cash worth ₹785.26 crore and liquor worth ₹249.038 crore till the fourth phase of ongoing elections. Narcotics worth ₹1214.46 crore, gold and precious materials worth ₹972.253 crore and other freebies worth ₹53.167 crore was also seized. The poll panel had appointed 97 expenditure observers for the fourth phase of polls.