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Current Affairs 23 April 2026

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  • West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections Scheduled for April 23 Amid High-Stakes Campaigns
  • Over Rs 1,000 Crore in Electoral Inducements Seized Ahead of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Polls

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West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections Scheduled for April 23 Amid High-Stakes Campaigns

West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are holding crucial assembly elections on April 23, 2026, with intense campaigning by national parties like BJP and Congress alongside regional powerhouses DMK, AIADMK, and TMC. Over Rs 1,000 crore in cash, liquor, and other inducements have been seized by enforcement agencies in the past day. Central forces have been deployed extensively in West Bengal to ensure security. Key battles include Nandigram in West Bengal featuring high-profile candidates and the DMK vs AIADMK rivalry in Tamil Nadu. Superstar Vijay's newly launched political party has added unpredictability to Tamil Nadu's polls. Voter turnout is expected to be high given the stakes. These elections could reshape regional political dynamics.

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Which state is witnessing a key electoral battle in Nandigram during the April 23 elections?

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Over Rs 1,000 Crore in Electoral Inducements Seized Ahead of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Polls

Enforcement agencies seized inducements worth over Rs 1,000 crore in the last 24 hours in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, including cash, gold, and freebies aimed at voters. This marks one of the highest seizures in recent state elections. The seizures occurred primarily in poll-bound districts with central teams conducting raids. Liquor and drugs were also confiscated in large quantities. Authorities attribute this to aggressive monitoring under the Model Code of Conduct. Political parties have accused each other of malpractice. This could impact voter sentiment and final tallies.

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What is the approximate value of inducements seized in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu polls in the past 24 hours?

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