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One vote, two Tirupatturs: DMK flags postal ballot mix-up after HC order

A single vote separated winners in a Tamil Nadu election, leading to a Madras High Court order. The court barred a TVK MLA from voting in the assembly floor test due to a potential postal vote mix-up. The DMK claims a recount could equalize votes, necessitating a coin toss. The election officer cited EVM issues and postal ballot re-verification.

12 May 2026 4:37 pm