Polling Officer Removed in Tamil Nadu Bypoll After Directing Voter to TVK Symbol

The incident took place during a bypoll in Tamil Nadu, where a polling officer was removed after directing a voter to press the TVK party’s whistle symbol. The action was considered inappropriate by election authorities, leading to the officer’s removal from duty. The episode has sparked a row over the conduct of polling staff and the use of party symbols during elections. No further details have been released about the identity of the officer or the voter, but the removal underscores the strict enforcement of election rules in the state.