Women Protest Demanding Cash for Votes in Tamil Nadu
Women gather near DMK candidate’s house demanding ‘cash for votes’
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A group of women protested outside the residence of M. Abdul Wahab, the DMK candidate for Palayamkottai constituency in Tamil Nadu, demanding cash for votes. This follows allegations that some voters received ₹1,000 while others did not, leading to discontent among the affected electorate.
- 01Protest occurred outside the residence of DMK candidate M. Abdul Wahab.
- 02Women demanded cash for votes, alleging unequal distribution.
- 03Affected voters were from Manakavalanpillai Nagar in Tirunelveli Corporation.
- 04Some voters reportedly received ₹1,000 while others did not.
- 05The protest highlights ongoing electoral issues in the region.
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On April 22, 2026, a group of women gathered outside the residence of M. Abdul Wahab, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate for Palayamkottai constituency in Tamil Nadu, demanding cash for votes. The protest was sparked by claims from voters in Manakavalanpillai Nagar, a locality in Tirunelveli Corporation, that while some received ₹1,000 per voter, others did not. The discontent among the affected electorate, primarily women, led to a march towards the candidate's house, highlighting concerns over electoral integrity and fairness in the distribution of cash incentives during the election period.
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The protest reflects broader issues of electoral fairness and integrity in Tamil Nadu, potentially influencing voter sentiment and future elections.
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