The Nilgiris district administration has released the phone numbers of the election expenditure observers for the Nilgiris Lok Sabha constituency.
In a press release, the Nilgiris district administration said that residents in the three Assembly Constituencies of Udhagamandalam, Gudalur and Coonoor can contact D. Kiran, the expenditure observer. Residents who note any illegalities, including distribution of cash, can report to Mr. Kiran, who can be reached at 94899-30709. They can also meet and submit any complaints to him in person at the Thamizhagam guest house in Udhagamandalam between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
Similarly, for the Assembly Constituencies of Bhavani Sagar, Mettupalayam and Avinashi, residents who notice any impropriety can contact Sandeep Kumar Mishra at 94899-30710. Mr. Mishra will also be available at Thamizhagam guest house between 10.30 a.m and 11.30 a.m.
The Nilgiris district administration said that the general public, representatives of political outfits and members of the press can contact the expenditure observers through mobile phone in case they wish to lodge complaints.
It also said that ₹ 35 lakh in unaccounted money was seized in Bhavanisagar on Thursday. Meanwhile, two separate seizures of cash were reported in Bhavanisagar and Avinashi, amounting to more than ₹3.35 lakh on Friday.