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Tamil Nadu election 2026: Residents near Katpadi boycott polls after relocation of polling booth
Residents of Balekuppam village in Katpadi Assembly Constituency boycotted polls on April 23, 2026, protesting the relocation of the polling booth away from their residential SC colony and the lack of civic amenities. They hoisted black flags at homes, shops, and public places as part of the protest.
Why It Matters
The boycott highlights local concerns about polling access and amenities affecting marginalized communities ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 elections.
Timeline
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Balekuppam residents boycott polls over polling booth relocation
April 23, 2026
Residents of Balekuppam village, within Katpadi Assembly Constituency in Vellore district, boycotted elections on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in protest of the relocation of the polling booth away from the residential colony of Scheduled Castes and the lack of civic amenities in the area. They hoisted black flags in front of houses, shops, and other public places in the village. The Balekuppam village panchayat comprises nine wards, including a settlement for Dalits on the village outskirts.