New Delhi   

“Prevent Azhagiri from entering Thirumangalam”

NEW DELHI: The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Friday submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission to prevent M.K. Azhagiri, son of Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, from entering the Thirumangalam Assembly constituency, where by-election is scheduled for January 9.

The memorandum, presented by Pollachi V. Jayaraman, MLA; V. Maitreyan, MP; K. Malaisamy, MP and N. Balaganga, asked the Commission to restrain Mr. Azhagiri from visiting the constituency, pointing to previous poll-related violations in Madurai Central, Madurai West and Madurai Corporation elections. The AIADMK said: “Past instances and untoward happenings in the by-elections are relevant for the purpose of ensuring free and fair elections. Mr. Azhagiri is projected as being in the helm of affairs in the southern districts with a view to somehow succeeding in the by-election.”

Apprehending that bogus votes would be cast, the party said “only an independent and fair polling officers under the direct supervision of the Election Commission deputed from other States would ensure that only genuine voters are allowed to exercise their franchise and could prevent bogus voting.” It said recently, the government had released 1,405 convicts from prisons and they might be engaged in polling work.

It wanted the Commission to ensure that every voter in the constituency was allowed to exercise his/her franchise without being threatened.

It urged the Commission to deploy para-military forces to ensure that there was no law and order problem. There should be strict verification of voters on polling day. Besides seeking action against Mr. Azhagiri, the AIADMK sought strict action Ministers and officials who violate the model code of conduct.

Printer friendly page  
Send this article to Friends by E-Mail

Stories in this Section

Heralding change through cinema
Highlighting feminist concerns
Decide land acquisition in three months: court
Minority Rights Award presented
Conviction restored in Karamchedu case
Stiglitz hopes Obama will check financial crisis
Flights delayed due to bad weather
Entry to Metro station closed
“Follow transparency in nursery admissions”
CM inspects BRT corridor
Senior journalist passes away
Yoganand Shastri is new Speaker
Talent test of top B-school students at coffee chain
“Prevent Azhagiri from entering Thirumangalam”
Court order quashing MLA’s election stayed
High Court order quashing Kannadasan’s appointment stayed
High Court reduces Ansal brothers’ jail term to one year in Uphaar case
Award for MCD’s property tax website
Six additional courts of special judges to be created
“I feel cheated and lost after 11 years of struggle”
High Court sees lapses in Uphaar prosecution
Air Force personnel killed in accident
Two brothers shot at and robbed
75 per cent polling in DU council elections
Textile manager looted outside bank
Two held for stealing motorcycles
Two killed in road accidents
Bank security measures under fire after robberies Law & order
One entry closed
In the Capital Today

Copyright © 2008, The Hindu. Republication or redissemination of the contents of this screen are expressly prohibited without the written consent of The Hindu