Strengthen surveillance in Thattanchavady, demands CPI
The CPI has urged the Election Department to increase surveillance in the Thattanchavady constituency ahead of the upcoming bypoll. The party cited recent seizures of cash, gold, and liquor as evidence of attempts to influence voters through illegal means.
Why it matters
It addresses concerns regarding electoral integrity and the influence of money power in democratic processes.
The Communist Party of India has requested the Election Department to strengthen surveillance in Thattanchavady constituency following complaints of distribution of money and gifts to voters for the October 6 bypoll.
CPI secretary and party candidate for Thattanchavady bypoll A. M. Saleem in a memorandum to Chief Electoral Officer ASPS Ravi Prakash said the recent seizure of gold worth around ₹3.62 crore, ₹1.78 crore in cash and 181 litres of unaccounted liquor pointed towards the attempts being made to lure voters.
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