Madras HC seeks IT Dept response to plea alleging discrepancies in BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan's poll affidavit
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Summary
The Madras High Court on Monday issued notice on a plea alleging discrepancies in an election affidavit filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, a candidate in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, 2026 [Goutam Siva Vs Election Commission of India].The plea has been filed by a voter who has raised concerns about alleged discrepancies noticed with respect to Soundararajan's disclosed income. A Bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadikari and Arul Murugan sought res
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Bar and Bench
Published Monday, 20 April 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
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right