One-vote margin: Madras HC seeks EC response over disputed postal ballot
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Summary
The Madras High Court has directed the Election Commission to explain its silence on a disputed postal ballot affecting a Tamil Nadu election result.
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Type Scheme
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Monday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
20 million central + state government employees
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right