<p>In the 1951 general elections, Rs 67,59,735 was received as security deposit for the polls from 26,489 candidates.</p>.<p>But deposits made by 9,198 candidates were forfeited as they could not garner more than one-sixth of votes polled. Rs 4,02,150 was forfeited to the Central government and Rs<br />17,08,125 went to state governments.</p>
<p>In the 1951 general elections, Rs 67,59,735 was received as security deposit for the polls from 26,489 candidates.</p>.<p>But deposits made by 9,198 candidates were forfeited as they could not garner more than one-sixth of votes polled. Rs 4,02,150 was forfeited to the Central government and Rs<br />17,08,125 went to state governments.</p>
