NationalMonday, 18 May 2026·The Hindu
Election Commission inquiry on alleged foreign-citizen voting in Tamil Nadu Assembly polls
The Election Commission has reportedly ordered an inquiry into alleged voting by foreign-citizens in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, after 25 people were arrested.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In May 2026, the Election Commission reportedly ordered an inquiry into allegations that foreign-citizens voted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, after police arrested 25 people and found ink marks on their index fingers.
Key specifics
- 25 people were arrested in connection with the alleged voting irregularity in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
- The allegation involved foreign-citizens who were said to have voted using false or forged documents.
- DMK MP Wilson said the matter should be referred to the CBI for a detailed probe.
- The Election Commission was urged to strengthen safeguards against foreign nationals voting in India.
- The issue was linked to voter-list integrity and the election process, according to Wilson’s X post.
Exam lens
Question type: Polity and election administration, voter eligibility, CBI vs Election Commission roles, 25 arrests, Tamil Nadu Assembly election. TNPSC one-liner: Which authority conducts elections in India and what action can be taken when voter-list fraud is alleged?