Tension Erupts in Aambalapattu Over Allegations of Voter Bribery
Tension grips Aambalapattu over complaints of bribing voters
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Tension arose in Aambalapattu hamlet, Tamil Nadu, on April 21, 2026, after S. Thirumurgan, a candidate from the Naam Tamilar Katchi party, accused DMK party members of distributing money to voters. The incident occurred during the final stages of Thirumurgan's campaign.
- 01Tension in Aambalapattu hamlet due to voter bribery allegations.
- 02S. Thirumurgan, a candidate from Naam Tamilar Katchi, made the accusations.
- 03The incident involved alleged money distribution by DMK party members.
- 04The allegations were raised during Thirumurgan's campaign.
- 05The situation escalated as NTK cadres reported suspicious activities.
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On April 21, 2026, tension gripped Aambalapattu hamlet in the Orathanadu Assembly segment of Tamil Nadu after S. Thirumurgan, a candidate from the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) party, accused members of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party of distributing money to voters. This incident occurred during the final stages of Thirumurgan's campaign in his native village. NTK cadres reported seeing outsiders allegedly handing out money to residents, raising concerns about electoral integrity. The situation highlighted ongoing tensions in the region as accusations of voter bribery continue to surface as elections approach.
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The allegations of voter bribery could undermine the electoral process in Aambalapattu, affecting public trust in the elections.
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