Voters bribed? HC tells petitioner to consult EC

The court added that the ECI is the sole authority to decide on the issue.

Published: 30th March 2021 03:55 AM | Last Updated: 30th March 2021 03:55 AM | A+A A-

By Express News Service

CHENNAI: Refusing to pass any directions on a plea seeking to disqualify DMK’s Thangam Thennarasu from contesting in Tiruchuli for allegedly distributing gifts to voters, the Madras High Court directed the petitioner to approach the ECI. The court added that the ECI is the sole authority to decide on the issue.

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