Two Sri Lankans arrested at Madurai airport for voting illegally in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
Two Sri Lankans were arrested at Madurai airport for illegal voting in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections. The arrests were part of a broader investigation into foreign nationals who voted illegally in the elections held on April 23. The Election Commission had alerted immigration officials to monitor returning Non-Resident Indians after complaints of foul play were received.
- ▪Two individuals, including a 75-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman, were arrested for voting illegally.
- ▪The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election took place on April 23, with results announced on May 4.
- ▪The Election Commission initiated an investigation after complaints about illegal voting by foreign nationals.
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In connection with the case of illegal voting in the 2026 Legislative Assembly election, two persons, including an elderly woman, were arrested at the Madurai airport.The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election took place on April 23.Following this, the election results were released on the May 4. In the results, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the largest number of seats, and C. Joseph Vijay assumed office as the Chief Minister.As foul play was suspected following a few complaints, the Election Commission tipped off airport immigration officials to monitor and properly investigate Non-Resident Indians who had come to Tamil Nadu to vote when they returned abroad.
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