A petition has been filed in the Chennai High Court by Sudhandhir Kannan from Australia, seeking to halt the announcement of the election results for Coimbatore constituency and to allow re-inclusion and voting of previously removed voters.
Coimbatore: In a significant development, a petition has been filed in the Chennai High Court requesting a halt to the announcement of the election results for the Coimbatore constituency. This legal move comes alongside a request to permit voters, who had been previously removed from the rolls, to vote again.
The petitioner, Sudhandhir Kannan, originally from Australia, has raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. This legal action follows claims by BJP leader Annamalai, who is contesting in the Coimbatore Parliamentary constituency. On April 19, 2024, the day of polling, Annamalai alleged that around 100,000 votes were unaccounted for even before polling had concluded.
In response to these allegations, the petition specifically seeks to ensure that all eligible voters are allowed to participate in the election, highlighting the necessity of fairness and transparency in the electoral process.
The total number of registered voters in Coimbatore district exceeds 3,081,594, with a polling percentage recorded at 64.81%. This is slightly below the overall polling percentage in Tamil Nadu, which stands at 69.46%.
The court's decision on this matter is eagerly awaited, as it could set a significant precedent regarding electoral integrity and the rights of voters. The implications of this case extend beyond Coimbatore, potentially affecting the broader electoral practices in India.
The petitioner, Sudhandhir Kannan, originally from Australia, has raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. This legal action follows claims by BJP leader Annamalai, who is contesting in the Coimbatore Parliamentary constituency. On April 19, 2024, the day of polling, Annamalai alleged that around 100,000 votes were unaccounted for even before polling had concluded.
In response to these allegations, the petition specifically seeks to ensure that all eligible voters are allowed to participate in the election, highlighting the necessity of fairness and transparency in the electoral process.
The total number of registered voters in Coimbatore district exceeds 3,081,594, with a polling percentage recorded at 64.81%. This is slightly below the overall polling percentage in Tamil Nadu, which stands at 69.46%.
The court's decision on this matter is eagerly awaited, as it could set a significant precedent regarding electoral integrity and the rights of voters. The implications of this case extend beyond Coimbatore, potentially affecting the broader electoral practices in India.