The Election Commission in Karnataka seized Rs 45.67 Cr cash, alcohol worth over Rs 146 Cr, and filed 1,544 FIRs since the MCC came into effect on March 16.

Total seizures worth Rs 292.74 Cr have been made till date.

Other seizures include narcotic substances worth Rs 9.70 Cr gold worth Rs 10.81 Cr and freebies worth Rs 7.73 Cr.

The general elections in the 28 constituencies in Karnataka will be held in two phases on April 26 and May 7.