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TVK demands armed police and sterile zones at Tamil Nadu counting centres before results
Politics
Published on 2 May 2026
TVK claims arson and warns of crowd spillover
Ahead of Tamil Nadu election results, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has met Chief Election Officer Archana Patnaik, urging the Election Commission to deploy armed police and set up 1-km sterile zones around counting centres. TVK cited alleged arson at its party office and warned of potential crowding by DMK workers, pushing for stronger security to maintain law and order.
- TVK met CEO Archana Patnaik with its legal team
- Party sought armed police at counting centres
- TVK proposed 1-km sterile zones to control crowds
- Claims of arson and crowding risk drove the request
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