Kerala Polls: Allegations of Tampering and Call for Election Oversight Intensify
KPCC chief Sunny Joseph has accused election authorities in north Kerala of utilizing ballot boxes with wide mouths, facilitating possible ballot tampering. Joseph urges intervention from the Chief Election Commission and Chief Electoral Officer for fair elections. He asserts that district collectors act biasedly, supporting ruling factions.
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Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee chief Sunny Joseph expressed concerns over the integrity of the voting process in a north Kerala district, citing the suspicious design of ballot boxes.
Joseph alleged that these boxes have wide openings, making it easy for ballots to be removed, potentially leading to election manipulation.
At a press conference, he urged immediate intervention from the Chief Election Commission and the Chief Electoral Officer to investigate the issue seriously, accusing some officials of political bias.
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