Archive · 24 Sep 2026
AIADMK Seeks EC Probe Into Alleged Cash-for-Votes in Bypolls
AIADMK has asked election officials to investigate alleged cash payments to voters.
The allegations concern the Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies in Tamil Nadu.
These areas will hold bypolls on October 6.
The complaint says voters may have been offered money to support a candidate.
It specifically referred to reports from Rettipalayam in Acharapakkam union.
Those reports allegedly linked the distribution to TVK and candidate Maragatham Kumaravel.
AIADMK also claimed similar activity may be happening in other parts of both constituencies.
It asked officials to check the allegations, preserve evidence, file police cases if appropriate, and increase monitoring.
AIADMK petitioned election authorities over alleged cash distribution in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
The constituencies are scheduled to vote in bypolls on October 6.
The complaint alleged widespread Model Code of Conduct violations in both constituencies.
Media reports cited alleged cash distribution at Rettipalayam on behalf of TVK.
AIADMK sought inquiries, evidence preservation, FIRs, and intensified election surveillance.
- Who
- AIADMK, through Rajya Sabha MP and Advocate's Wing Secretary I S Inbadurai, petitioned election authorities; TVK and candidate Maragatham Kumaravel were named in the allegations.
- What
- A request for an urgent probe into alleged cash distribution to voters and Model Code of Conduct violations.
- When
- The complaint was submitted on Wednesday, and the bypolls are scheduled for October 6; media reports cited in the complaint were dated September 22.
- Where
- Madurantakam and Dharapuram assembly constituencies, including Rettipalayam in Acharapakkam union, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- AIADMK alleged that cash and other inducements were being used to influence voters and urged enforcement action.
- Election
- Bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram are scheduled for October 6.
- Complainant
- I S Inbadurai, AIADMK Rajya Sabha MP and Advocate's Wing Secretary.
- Alleged location
- Rettipalayam in Acharapakkam union.
- Alleged beneficiary
- TVK candidate Maragatham Kumaravel was named in reports cited by the complaint.
- Alleged violations
- Cash distribution, voter inducements, and Model Code of Conduct violations.
- Requested actions
- Field inquiries, preservation of CCTV and broadcast evidence, FIRs, and increased surveillance.