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TVK Accuses DMK of Poll Code Violations in Madurantakam By-Poll
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News18•30-09-2026, 17:30
TVK Accuses DMK of Poll Code Violations in Madurantakam By-Poll
- •TVK's legal wing filed a complaint with the Tamil Nadu CEO, alleging Model Code of Conduct violations by the DMK ahead of the Madurantakam by-poll.
- •The complaint accuses DMK functionaries and candidate I Paranthamen of distributing cash and gifts, and mobilizing people from other districts to intimidate voters.
- •TVK cited reports of a Rs 48 lakh seizure from a DMK functionary's residence in Dharapuram, where another by-poll is scheduled.
- •The party also alleged that senior DMK leaders engaged minor children for campaign canvassing on September 25, with no official action taken.
- •TVK urged election authorities to increase flying squads, surveillance teams, and camera coverage to ensure a free and fair poll, especially in rural areas where door-to-door cash distribution is suspected.
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The TVK legal wing lodged a formal complaint alleging that the DMK distributed cash and gift articles to voters, mobilized outsiders to intimidate electors, and engaged minor children for campaign canvassing.
To ensure a free and fair election, TVK urged authorities to multiply flying squads and surveillance teams, install camera and videography coverage outside polling centers, and deploy high-end camera-equipped patrol vehicles.
Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik assured TVK representatives of swift action, stating that instructions would be sent to the District Election Officer and State DGP to tighten surveillance and enforce strict compliance.
