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DMK MLA Urges Election Commission Probe Into Viral Video of Dharapuram TVK Candidate
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News18•06-10-2026, 17:00
DMK MLA Urges Election Commission Probe Into Viral Video of Dharapuram TVK Candidate
- •DMK MLA S Austin has asked the Election Commission to investigate a viral video allegedly featuring Dharapuram TVK candidate P Satyabama.
- •In the purported video, Satyabama allegedly admits to spending Rs 31 crore during the previous Assembly election while contesting on an AIADMK ticket.
- •Austin demanded strict action under the Representation of the People Act if expenditure irregularities are confirmed.
- •A formal complaint has already been lodged with election officials regarding the circulating video clip.
- •Satyabama has strongly denied the allegations after casting her vote, dismissing the viral video as fabricated.
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DMK MLA S Austin urged the Election Commission to launch an inquiry into a social media video clip allegedly featuring Dharapuram TVK candidate P Satyabama, where she purportedly stated she spent Rs 31 crore during the previous Assembly election.
After casting her vote, P Satyabama denied the allegations made against her and claimed that the circulating video was fabricated.
Austin demanded that election authorities verify her expenditure statements and initiate appropriate legal action under the Representation of the People Act if she exceeded spending limits or failed to submit reports.
