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Tamil Nadu Intensifies Vehicle Checks in Trichy to Curb Election Malpractice

Flying squad teams in Tiruchirappalli have ramped up vehicle inspections at key junctions and highways to prevent the illegal transport of cash, liquor, or gifts meant to influence voters ahead of the state elections. Authorities are also removing political advertisements painted on walls by covering them with white paint as part of enforcing the Model Code of Conduct. The Election Commission announced Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4. The state's final electoral roll lists over 5.67 crore voters, with multiple monitoring teams deployed in each constituency to ensure strict compliance.

Key Points: Tamil Nadu Flying Squads Ramp Up Vehicle Checks Ahead of Polls

  • Flying squads intensify checks on Trichy-Madurai highway
  • Teams target illegal cash, liquor, gifts for voters
  • Political wall ads being painted over
  • Tamil Nadu polls set for April 23, counting May 4
  • Over 5.6 crore voters registered in the state
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Tamil Nadu: Flying squad intensifies vehicle checking in Trichy ahead of elections

Election authorities intensify vehicle checks in Trichy to prevent cash, liquor transport as Model Code of Conduct kicks in for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

"strict action will be taken against those violating election rules - District Administration"

Tiruchirappalli, March 17

In view of the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct following the announcement of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, flying squad teams have intensified vehicle checking across various parts of Tiruchirappalli.

Officials from the district administration and election department conducted inspections at key junctions and highways in and around the district. Notably, intensive vehicle checking is being carried out along the Trichy-Madurai National Highway.

The flying squad teams stopped vehicles and carried out thorough checks to prevent the illegal transport of cash, liquor, gifts, or other items intended to influence voters.

In addition, political party advertisements painted on walls have been removed by covering them with white paint, as part of enforcing the Model Code of Conduct.

Authorities stated that multiple teams have been deployed in each Assembly constituency to ensure strict monitoring. Along with flying squads, static surveillance teams and police personnel are also engaged in round-the-clock monitoring.

The district administration has warned that strict action will be taken against those violating election rules. Officials also appealed to the public to cooperate with the checking process and carry valid documents for large amounts of cash or valuable items during travel.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announced that Tamil Nadu will go to polls in a single phase on April 23, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

The Model Code of Conduct comes into effect immediately, initiating the election process for the 234-member State Assembly, whose current tenure ends on May 10, 2026.

Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated that the last date for filing nominations is April 6. Scrutiny of nominations will be held on April 7, and the final date for withdrawal of candidatures is April 9.

Voting will take place across 2.19 lakh polling stations in four states and one Union Territory, with 25 lakh election officials deployed.

According to the final electoral roll for Tamil Nadu, the total electorate stands at 5,67,07,380, comprising 2,77,38,925 male voters, 2,89,60,838 female voters, and 7,617 third-gender voters. Among them, 12.51 lakh are aged 18-19 years, 4.63 lakh are persons with disabilities, and 3.99 lakh are senior citizens aged 85 and above.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the effort, I hope these checks are conducted respectfully. Sometimes the process causes unnecessary delays for common people. Officials should be efficient and polite. The focus should be on big vehicles, not harassing every two-wheeler.
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Aryan P
Painting over wall ads is the best part! Our cities look so much cleaner without those garish political posters on every corner. Hope they keep it this way even after elections. The white paint is a welcome sight.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the scale of operations. 25 lakh officials deployed! The statistics are impressive - nearly 5.7 crore voters in TN alone. It's a massive democratic exercise. Hope the high number of young voters (18-19 years) turn out to vote.
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Karthik V
They always do this checking before elections, but the clever ones find new ways to distribute money and gifts. Hope the flying squads are vigilant 24/7. The real test is at night on interior roads, not just the national highway during the day.
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Meera T
As a citizen of Trichy, I have already seen these checks near the toll plaza. It's good to know the process is in place. We should all carry proper documents if carrying cash for genuine purposes like weddings or business. Cooperation is key for a clean election.

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