Foreigners who returned after voting in T.N. Assembly election come under the scanner
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Summary
Central and State law-enforcement agencies are working with the Election Commission of India to obtain data on foreign nationals who might have voted. Investigators have sought the assistance of the Bureau of Immigration in identifying foreign nationals who arrived in the State ahead of the election and departed within two to three days of polling
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source The Hindu - National
Published Monday, 8 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right