Senthilkumar, the DMK’s Assembly candidate from Palacode, has come under scrutiny following allegations that ₹8,000 coupons were distributed door-to-door in the constituency ahead of the April 23 polling date.
According to earlier reports, election flying squad officials seized 1,150 coupons, each valued at ₹8,000, along with 1,800 gift tokens during an operation in the constituency. A case was registered in connection with the incident.
This time, as alleged by ADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan, pictures of the Palacode candidate Senthilkumar have been circulating on social media where he is seen distributing the coupons to women.
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has called it a serious violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
This centres on the nature and timing of the coupons, which are linked to the DMK’s manifesto promise of providing ₹8,000 under the “Illatharasi” scheme.
DMK candidate senthil, Palacode violates the model code of conduct.
Issuing rs 8000 coupons amounts to bribe for vote and it is a corrupt practice.I urge the Election commission to initiate appropriate action and disqualify the candidate from contesting.@ECISVEEP… pic.twitter.com/iRGWPT5nRu
— Kovai Sathyan (@KovaiSathyan) April 13, 2026
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