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  • Tuesday, 06 October 2026

Tamil Nadu bypoll row: Polling officer removed after directing voter to press TVK’s ‘whistle’ symbol

Polling in Dharapuram faced interruptions due to an election officer allegedly directing a voter improperly. This prompted protests from locals and political agents, leading to a need for police intervention. Following the complaints, the Election Commission removed the officer involved and appointed a new official. Voting resumed nearly an hour later with increased police presence to maintain order.

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