Actress Akshaya Hariharan Shocked After ‘Vote Already Cast’ Incident in Tamil Nadu Polls

Actress Akshaya Hariharan claims her vote was already cast during Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026, raising concerns over voter impersonation and election

Asian Media Network | Published on: Apr 24, 2026, 9:19 AM

Chennai | April 24, 2026

In a surprising incident during the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026, actress Akshaya Hariharan claimed that her vote had already been cast by someone else when she arrived at her designated polling station

. The actress said she was left stunned after polling officials informed her that her name had already been marked as “voted” in the electoral roll. As a result, she was unable to exercise her right to vote, raising serious concerns about possible voter impersonation.

The incident has sparked fresh debate over the integrity of the electoral process, particularly the effectiveness of identity verification at polling booths. While elections across the state have largely been peaceful with strong voter turnout, such cases highlight gaps that may need urgent attention.

Officials are expected to look into the matter, as calls grow for stricter safeguards to ensure that every eligible voter can cast their vote without interference or duplication.