AIADMK Calls for Security Measures at Tamil Nadu Counting Centres
AIADMK urges ECI to prevent unauthorised entry into counting centres
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The AIADMK party has urged the Election Commission of India to ensure only authorized personnel access counting centres ahead of the vote counting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for May 4, 2026. Allegations have been raised regarding misuse of press passes for unauthorized entry.
- 01AIADMK has petitioned the Election Commission to secure counting centres.
- 02Vote counting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections is set for May 4, 2026.
- 0362 counting centres are established across Tamil Nadu.
- 04Concerns were raised about unauthorized access using press passes.
- 05Rajya Sabha MP I.S. Inbadurai submitted the representation.
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Ahead of the counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for May 4, 2026, the AIADMK party has formally requested the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take measures to prevent unauthorized access to counting centres. There are 62 counting centres set up across Tamil Nadu for this purpose. In a representation submitted to the Chief Election Commissioner, the Chief Electoral Officer, and the Special Observer, AIADMK functionary and Rajya Sabha MP I.S. Inbadurai highlighted concerns regarding the alleged misuse of press passes to gain unauthorized entry into these centres. The party's call aims to ensure the integrity of the counting process as the region prepares for the electoral outcome.
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Ensuring security at counting centres is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the electoral process in Tamil Nadu.
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