Tamil Nadu: DMK councillor booked for photographing vote

The accused, Sudhakar, a councillor of Ward 24 of the Vellore Corporation, is said to have taken a photo showing his vote for the party’s Rising Sun symbol and posted it as a status on his mobile phone.

DT NEXT Bureau

Updated:25th Apr, 2026 at 7:18 AM

VELLORE: Police have registered a case against a DMK councillor in Vellore for allegedly photographing his vote and sharing it on social media.

The accused, Sudhakar, a councillor of Ward 24 of the Vellore Corporation, is said to have taken a photo showing his vote for the party’s Rising Sun symbol and posted it as a status on his mobile phone.

The incident occurred during polling for the Assembly elections on April 23, when voters turned up at booths across Vellore district. Following a complaint, Sathuvachari police registered a case against Sudhakar, and an investigation is under way.

Tamil Nadu: DMK councillor booked for photographing vote

The accused, Sudhakar, a councillor of Ward 24 of the Vellore Corporation, is said to have taken a photo showing his vote for the party’s Rising Sun symbol and posted it as a status on his mobile phone.

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