Senior Tamil Nadu BJP leader Tamilisai has alleged that money is playing a decisive role in the by-elections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.

Speaking on the issue, she claimed that voters are being given cash in connection with the polls, describing it as a return of a “cash-for-vote” culture.

Tamilisai further alleged that the move is aimed at protecting the government and retaining power.

The allegations were made amid campaigning and heightened political activity around the two bypoll constituencies.

No response from the accused side was included in the source report.