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Accident – Death – Obituary News : In a tragic incident that shook the polling booths in Salem and Kallakurichi Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu, two voters lost their lives on Friday. The first victim, R Chinnaponnu, aged 77, from Sentharapatty in Salem district, collapsed at booth number 250 in Sentharapatty while exercising her voting rights. Despite being rushed to the government hospital in Gangavalli, doctors confirmed that she had passed away due to a sudden cardiac arrest.
The second victim, N Palanisamy, aged 69, from Suramangalam in Salem LS constituency, also suffered a similar fate as he collapsed inside a polling booth. He was immediately taken to the Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital, where doctors sadly confirmed that he had succumbed to a cardiac arrest.
These unfortunate incidents have cast a shadow over the polling process in the region, with authorities and medical personnel working diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of all voters. The communities of Salem and Kallakurichi are mourning the loss of these two individuals who had come out to fulfill their civic duty on election day.
The local police and medical teams are investigating the circumstances surrounding these tragic deaths to determine if there were any underlying health issues or external factors that may have contributed to the untimely demise of these voters. As the state grapples with this heartbreaking news, it serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing health and safety during the electoral process.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of R Chinnaponnu and N Palanisamy during this difficult time. May they find strength and solace in the memories of their departed souls, and may their tragic passing serve as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life..
