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Tamil Nadu election 2026: Polling booth agent arrested for damaging EVM in Tiruvannamalai
A 47-year-old polling booth agent, N. Venkatesan, was arrested by Kadaladi police in Kalasapakkam Assembly constituency after allegedly damaging an electronic voting machine during polling around 10 a.m. The incident reportedly followed concerns that voters were made to cast ballots for the AIADMK's Two Leaves symbol. The arrest occurred at the polling booth on Thursday, with the article published on April 23, 2026.
Why It Matters
This incident highlights concerns about electoral integrity at the booth level and the authorities' response in the Tamil Nadu 2026 elections.
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Arrest of polling booth agent for EVM damage in Tiruvannamalai
April 23, 2026
A 47-year-old polling booth agent identified as N. Venkatesan, a native of Kilpalur village, was arrested by Kadaladi police in Kalasapakkam Assembly constituency, Tiruvannamalai district, after he allegedly damaged an electronic voting machine in the polling booth. The police said the incident occurred around 10 a.m. when Venkatesan reportedly noticed that many voters were allegedly made to cast ballots for the AIADMK's 'Two Leaves' symbol. He was rounded up by police at the polling booth.