THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: State Chief Electoral Officer Teeka Ram Meena has confirmed bogus voting in the Kasaragod constituency. K.P. Sumaayya, Selina and Padmini have been verified as the bogus voters. Padmini voted two times. A.P. Selina has to resign as Panchayat member and face probe. Sumayya, a former Panchayat member will also face the probe.

The presiding officer has committed default, it has been found. Congress alleges that Thirikkarippur, Payyannur, and Pilathara places with the most number of bogus votes. The party had also submitted CCTV footage verifying the allegation.