Makkal Needhi Maiam president Kamal Haasan on Thursday alleged widespread distribution of cash to voters in the Aravakurichi constituency and accused the Election Commission (EC) of failing to take action. “Distribution of cash for votes is in full swing. Claiming that the officials should be aware of it, but remained mute spectators, Mr. Haasan said it posed a grave danger to democracy. They were detained at Velayuthampalayam shortly before the arrival of Mr. Haasan for a public meeting on Thursday. The protesters were demanding the arrest of Mr. Haasan.

Source: The Hindu May 16, 2019 19:07 UTC