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CPI Chief Alleges Cash-for-Votes in Dharapuram By-Poll, Condemns Undemocratic Practices
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News18•03-10-2026, 20:45
CPI Chief Alleges Cash-for-Votes in Dharapuram By-Poll, Condemns Undemocratic Practices
- •CPI Tamil Nadu state secretary M Veerapandian accused major political parties of distributing money to voters ahead of the October 6 by-election in Dharapuram Assembly constituency.
- •Veerapandian criticized political rivals, including the ruling TVK, for allegedly using monetary inducements and "fixing a price on entire villages" to purchase votes.
- •He condemned leaders camping in rural areas to promise sudden local development projects purely for electoral gains, questioning why these demands were not met earlier.
- •The CPI leader highlighted unfinished or unutilized public infrastructure projects, urging the government to prioritize their completion over electoral "gimmicks."
- •Veerapandian affirmed CPI's campaign would focus on door-to-door interaction and policy debates, demanding the Election Commission curb vote-buying and restore democratic integrity.
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CPI Tamil Nadu state secretary M Veerapandian alleged that major political parties, including the ruling TVK, were distributing cash to purchase votes and fixing prices for entire villages ahead of the October 6 Dharapuram assembly by-election.
The Dharapuram Assembly by-election is scheduled to be held on October 6, with voting taking place from 7 am to 6 pm.
The by-election was necessitated following the resignation of MLA P. Sathyabama, who defected from the AIADMK days after the Assembly election results were announced in May and joined the TVK.
