Foreign Nationals Arrested for Voting in Tamil Nadu Elections
10 Foreigners Arrested For Voting In Tamil Nadu Polls. How They Were Caught
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In Tamil Nadu, immigration authorities arrested at least 10 foreigners, primarily Sri Lankan nationals, for allegedly voting in the recent state elections while holding foreign passports. The arrests were made after officials noticed indelible ink marks on their fingers, indicating they had voted illegally.
- 01At least 10 foreigners, mostly from Sri Lanka, were arrested for voting illegally in Tamil Nadu's elections.
- 02The individuals were found with indelible ink marks and Indian voter identity cards, which is illegal for foreign passport holders.
- 03Investigations are ongoing to determine how these individuals obtained Indian voter IDs and whether they voted.
- 04The incident raises questions about the integrity of the electoral roll verification process in Tamil Nadu.
- 05This controversy follows significant changes to the electoral rolls, including the deletion of nearly 74 lakh names.
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In a significant development following the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, immigration authorities have arrested at least 10 foreigners, primarily Sri Lankan nationals, for allegedly voting illegally. The arrests occurred at Chennai and Madurai airports after immigration officers noticed indelible ink marks on the fingers of the suspects during pre-departure checks. Those arrested include individuals aged between 38 and 68, with some also holding Indian voter identity cards, which is prohibited for foreign passport holders. Authorities are investigating how these individuals obtained their voter IDs and whether they participated in the elections. This incident raises serious concerns about the verification processes used during the recent Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which aimed to update voter lists by removing deceased individuals and those who had relocated. The revision resulted in the deletion of nearly 74 lakh names from the rolls, while approximately 27.5 lakh new voters were added. As the investigation unfolds, election and immigration officials are expected to collaborate with central agencies to address potential fraud and lapses in the electoral system.
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The arrests could lead to a reevaluation of the electoral roll verification process in Tamil Nadu, affecting the integrity of future elections.
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