BJP former state president Annamalai voted at PSG College campus in Peelamedu, Coimbatore. He humorously addressed questions about his attire while raising concerns about alleged cash distribution, inadequate transport facilities, and Election Commission's functioning during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Coimbatore: As voting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections began briskly across the state this morning, BJP former state president Annamalai cast his vote at the polling booth set up in the PSG Arts and Science College campus in Peelamedu, Coimbatore.
To fulfill his democratic duty, he arrived at the polling station early in the morning and stood in queue with the general public before casting his vote. Subsequently, he met with journalists and answered various questions.
When reporters asked, "The dress you are wearing today seems to suggest some political symbolism?" Annamalai responded with a smile, "I have been using this same dress code for the past five years. There is no new symbolism in this." He added humorously, "I always wear brown pants and a white shirt. This is a habit from my time in the police force, which is why I continue to use it. Don't associate me with any particular side."
Annamalai emphasized that people across Tamil Nadu have been excellently performing their democratic duty since morning, and urged everyone not to miss voting from their homes. He informed that necessary facilities have been arranged at all polling booths, and 84,000 police personnel have been deployed for security duties.
However, he alleged that cash distribution and jewelry distribution incidents have been occurring in various parts of Tamil Nadu over the past two to three days. He specifically mentioned that cash distribution was happening extensively in areas including Coimbatore.
He stated that bus facilities from Chennai to southern Tamil Nadu were inadequate, and voters have complained that bus facilities from Coimbatore to other cities were also insufficient. He suggested that the Election Commission should have paid more attention to this and improved transportation facilities for everyone to vote.
"Common people face trouble if they carry more than ₹50,000 in cash. But in some places, money and jewelry are being distributed boldly. This is unacceptable," he said.
He also mentioned that people are witnessing the protest conducted by AIADMK candidate Amman Arjunan in Coimbatore South constituency.
Annamalai stated that the Special Summary Revision (SSR) work on the electoral roll was conducted honestly, and voters were not removed unnecessarily. However, he alleged that the Election Commission failed to fully implement the Representation of the People Act.
Finally, Annamalai expressed confidence, saying, "Democracy will win in this election; money will never win. If people vote correctly according to their conscience, good people will emerge victorious."
To fulfill his democratic duty, he arrived at the polling station early in the morning and stood in queue with the general public before casting his vote. Subsequently, he met with journalists and answered various questions.
When reporters asked, "The dress you are wearing today seems to suggest some political symbolism?" Annamalai responded with a smile, "I have been using this same dress code for the past five years. There is no new symbolism in this." He added humorously, "I always wear brown pants and a white shirt. This is a habit from my time in the police force, which is why I continue to use it. Don't associate me with any particular side."
Annamalai emphasized that people across Tamil Nadu have been excellently performing their democratic duty since morning, and urged everyone not to miss voting from their homes. He informed that necessary facilities have been arranged at all polling booths, and 84,000 police personnel have been deployed for security duties.
However, he alleged that cash distribution and jewelry distribution incidents have been occurring in various parts of Tamil Nadu over the past two to three days. He specifically mentioned that cash distribution was happening extensively in areas including Coimbatore.
He stated that bus facilities from Chennai to southern Tamil Nadu were inadequate, and voters have complained that bus facilities from Coimbatore to other cities were also insufficient. He suggested that the Election Commission should have paid more attention to this and improved transportation facilities for everyone to vote.
"Common people face trouble if they carry more than ₹50,000 in cash. But in some places, money and jewelry are being distributed boldly. This is unacceptable," he said.
He also mentioned that people are witnessing the protest conducted by AIADMK candidate Amman Arjunan in Coimbatore South constituency.
Annamalai stated that the Special Summary Revision (SSR) work on the electoral roll was conducted honestly, and voters were not removed unnecessarily. However, he alleged that the Election Commission failed to fully implement the Representation of the People Act.
Finally, Annamalai expressed confidence, saying, "Democracy will win in this election; money will never win. If people vote correctly according to their conscience, good people will emerge victorious."