Tamil Nadu’s election machinery is in overdrive as the April 23 Assembly polls approach. In a sweeping enforcement blitz, officials have seized goods worth ₹1,200 crore, including enormous stashes of cash, precious metals, narcotics, booze, and voter bribes.
Election flying squads directly grabbed more than ₹500 crore in currency and assets. Parallel raids by tax sleuths and other agencies swelled the tally. The volume of liquor and prohibited drugs underscores ongoing voter manipulation efforts via underhanded tactics.
Urban and semi-urban hotspots have reported widespread distribution of coupons, gifts, and other lures. This has led to around 100 FIRs for breaching election protocols. Seizures peaked in Thiruvallur, with Chennai close behind—clear signs of targeted operations in fiercely contested regions.
Voter outreach is nearly complete, with 95%+ slips delivered; final pushes aim for full coverage. The state has flagged 105 hyper-sensitive seats and 5,938 vulnerable booths, prompting beefed-up security and surveillance.
Postal ballots from over two lakh elderly and disabled voters are in, easing polling day pressures. Observers are embedded district-wide to monitor spending and order, backed by CAPF deployments for a tamper-proof electoral process.
