Madras High Court Scrutinizes Deputy CM's Election Affidavit Discrepancies
The Madras High Court requests a report from the Income Tax Department over discrepancies in the election affidavits filed by Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin. A petition claims missing investments worth over Rs 7 crore, prompting further investigation into Stalin's financial disclosures before the upcoming 2026 assembly elections.
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The Madras High Court has called for a detailed report from the Income Tax Department concerning alleged inconsistencies in the election affidavits of Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister, Udhayanidhi Stalin.
The plea was lodged by R Kumaravel of Chennai, who pointed out the stark differences between Stalin’s 2021 and 2026 poll affidavits, highlighting the disappearance of investments exceeding Rs 7 crore.
The court has urged a joint investigation by the Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, setting the next hearing for April 20, ahead of the April 23 assembly elections.
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