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CPI(M) Alleges Vijay-led TVK Tops Cash-for-Votes Ahead of Tamil Nadu Bypolls
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Moneycontrol•02-10-2026, 10:38
CPI(M) Alleges Vijay-led TVK Tops Cash-for-Votes Ahead of Tamil Nadu Bypolls
- •The Left parties, including CPI(M), allege that the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is distributing cash to voters in Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies ahead of October 6 bypolls.
- •CPI(M) claims TVK, led by CM Vijay, is offering the highest amount of cash to influence voters, urging the Election Commission to take action.
- •Tamil Nadu CPI(M) secretary P Shanmugam stated that villagers reported TVK giving more money than other parties for votes.
- •TVK national spokesperson M Sathya Kumar denied the allegations, stating that the party would "never give money for votes" and that votes are for "Thalapathy (chief minister C Joseph Vijay)".
- •The Left parties, which extend outside support to the TVK government, are contesting the bypolls in the two reserved constituencies.
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The CPI(M) alleged that the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by Chief Minister Vijay was distributing cash to voters ahead of the bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
Bypolls are scheduled in the reserved constituencies of Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
TVK national spokesperson and advocate M Sathya Kumar dismissed the claims as mere allegations, stating that the party will never give money for votes and that votes are strictly for Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's face.
