Chennai, Apr 11 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahoo on Thursday said "steps will follow" based on reports of officials on the allegation of a poll expenditure official that the Returning Officer of Nilgiris Lok Sabha constituency is showing favouritism towards DMK candidate A Raja.

Asked about the allegation, Sahoo told reporters, "we have taken note of this based on press report. After receiving reports of concerned officials, further steps will follow."

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The top state election official was answering a question on the allegation of an assistant expenditure observer in Nilgiris that the Returning Officer is "showing favouritism towards DMK candidate A Raja," and that he has requested interference from top poll officials to ensure free and fair polls.

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