Tamil NaduTuesday, 9 June 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
TN Assembly election scrutiny: foreign-origin voters, SIR and Representation of the People Act, 1951
Investigators are examining alleged foreign-origin voters in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election and possible violations of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, investigators in Tamil Nadu began scrutinising around 40 cases of foreign nationals of Indian origin who allegedly voted in the Assembly election held on April 23, 2026, and then left India within 2 to 3 days.
Key specifics
- Around 40 cases of alleged foreign-origin voting were detected.
- The polling date mentioned is April 23, 2026.
- The probe involves the Election Commission of India and the Bureau of Immigration, Government of India.
- The Representation of the People Act, 1951 was cited for possible cheating and false declaration.
- Cases mentioned include Madurai airport, Avaniapuram police, Chennai airport and Velachery constituency.
Exam lens
Question type: election law and electoral roll integrity, RPA 1951, ECI role, Special Intensive Revision (SIR). TNPSC one-liner: The June 2026 Tamil Nadu probe focuses on alleged foreign-origin voters, April 23 polling, and possible violations of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.