Political Firestorm Erupts: Congress Blasts Police Over Alleged Vote-Buying Cover-Up in Erode Bypoll

The political atmosphere in Tamil Nadu has been charged with accusations as the Congress party vehemently lashed out at the police for their alleged failure to act on a crucial complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers. The controversy stems from the recent Erode East by-election, where Congress leaders claim to have presented irrefutable evidence of BJP members distributing cash to voters.

Leading the charge, Congress General Secretary K.R.

Ramasamy and party spokesperson M. Jayakumar addressed the media, expressing their profound disappointment and outrage. They highlighted a specific incident at Booth No. 129 during the fiercely contested Erode East by-election, where BJP workers were reportedly caught red-handed distributing money to women in exchange for their votes.

The Congress party asserts that they promptly filed a comprehensive complaint, complete with compelling photographic and video evidence, with the Collector, who also serves as the Returning Officer for the election.

Despite the clear submission of proof, Mr. Ramasamy critically noted that the police have inexplicably failed to initiate any action against the alleged perpetrators. "It is shocking," he declared, "that despite a clear complaint and concrete evidence, the police chose to remain silent, effectively allowing the BJP workers to continue their alleged illicit activities without consequence."

This perceived inaction has led the Congress to accuse the police of blatant partisanship, suggesting they are operating as an "agent" for a specific political entity rather than upholding their duty to maintain law and order impartially.

Mr. Ramasamy further questioned the very integrity of the police force and raised serious doubts about the Election Commission's commitment to ensuring a free and fair electoral process. He drew a stark comparison to past instances where police swiftly acted upon similar allegations involving DMK members, underscoring what the Congress perceives as a glaring double standard.

Adding to the chorus of condemnation, M.

Jayakumar reiterated the party's unwavering demand for immediate and impartial action from both the Election Commission and the police. The Congress maintains that such alleged practices undermine the democratic process and call for transparent accountability from all involved authorities. The incident has undoubtedly fueled a heated debate over electoral ethics and the role of law enforcement in political contests.