Karti Chidambaram, the Congress candidate running for the Sivaganga parliamentary seat, recently conducted a campaign event in the Manamadurai constituency on 6 April 2024. During his visit to Idaikattur, he was greeted with great enthusiasm by the women present taking aarti. Acknowledging their warm reception, Karti Chidambaram emphasized the achievements of the DMK government and criticized the policies of the BJP government. He urged the voters to support him in the upcoming election.
Following Karti Chidambaram’s departure, it was reported widely that the DMK panchayat president of Idaikattur distributed money to the women attendees ₹50 each. This action, which took place in violation of election conduct rules, drew attention to the ongoing issue of monetary inducements in the electoral process.
கார்த்தி சிதம்பரம் நிகழ்ச்சிக்கு வந்த பெண்களுக்கு பணம் வெளிப்படையாக கொடுத்த சம்பவம் வெளியானது. ..!
அன்று அண்ணாமலை ஆரத்தி எடுத்ததற்கு பணம் கொடுத்தார் என பழைய நிகழ்வை சுட்டி காட்டிய ஊடகங்கள் அரசு அதிகாரிகள் எல்லாம் தற்போது அமைதியாக வேடிக்கை பார்க்கும் நிகழ்வு பலரையும் அதிர்ச்சி… pic.twitter.com/FWgobt0VkP— karthik gopinath(மோடியின் குடும்பம் ) (@karthikgnath) April 7, 2024
However, while the election commission or local electoral officials maintain silence, a different response ensues when an old video resurfaces and fake claims are made depicting Tamil Nadu’s BJP president Annamalai allegedly distributing money for an ‘aarti’ plate. This incident quickly sparks controversy and media attention, leading the Coimbatore district collector to promptly address the issue via X handle, acknowledging the video and promising further investigation. But this same proactive approach contrasts sharply with the response to allegations involving candidates from the DMK alliance in the state, such as Karti Chidambaram, who is a sitting MP.
It is noteworthy that P Chidambaram, campaigning for his son Karti Chidambaram in Sivagangai, faced discontent from women voters over issues like a TASMAC shop’s presence, they demanded accountability, warning against seeking votes without addressing concerns, while Karthi’s absence added to discontent. This made Chidambaram hastily leave the scene midway.
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