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Following objections raised by AIADMK agents, the information filed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) campaigner K.A. Sengottaiyan for contesting from Gobichettipalayam Assembly constituency was kept connected clasp during scrutiny connected Tuesday (April 7, 2026).
Returning Officer S. Sivanandham, who is besides the Sub-Collector, directed Mr. Sengottaiyan, who is besides a erstwhile AIADMK Minister, to furnish clarifications by 5 p.m.
A full of 44 nominations were filed successful the constituency, and scrutiny began connected Tuesday. When Mr. Sengottaiyan’s papers were taken up, representatives of AIADMK campaigner V.B. Prabhu pointed to alleged discrepancies successful the affidavit. They contended that the notary public’s licence cited successful the affidavit had expired and that the campaigner had failed to disclose details of a location nether construction.
The objections were submitted successful writing, seeking rejection of the nomination. However, the Returning Officer asked the candidate’s agents to taxable clarifications and kept the information pending till 5 p.m.
