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CPI(M) appeal to poll panel

By Our Staff Reporter

PONDICHERRY, MAY 15. The CPI(M) Pondicherry secretary, Mr.T. Murugan, today urged the Election Commission to mount vigil in future to prevent the `purchasing of votes' by parties a few days before elections.

In a statement here, he said money was distributed among voters in most of the constituencies on the eve of elections. The amount given to a voter ranged from Rs.20 to Rs. 200. Strict measures should be taken to prevent this practice.

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