Clip fuels Senate poll doubts

People's Party list-MP Parit Wacharasindhu has presented video evidence he claims supports concerns about fairness in last year's Senate election. The footage, provided by a complainant, allegedly captures an Election Commission official interacting with a Senate candidate's voting notes, referred to as "cheat sheets," during the cross-voting period.

Mr. Parit stated that his team enhanced the audio and obscured faces in the clip, recorded on June 26, 2025, around 7 p.m. He highlighted remarks in the video that he believes indicate potential irregularities. Specifically, he questioned the actions of an EC official who appeared to be inspecting these notes, asking what prompted the official to urge candidates to "vote honestly."

The politician urged the Election Commission (EC) to provide clarity on its handling of the situation and to allow judicial processes to determine the election's validity. He raised several questions regarding the collected notes, their examination by commissioners, and their incorporation into the ongoing Senate collusion investigation. Mr. Parit emphasized the need for transparency and adherence to the Senate Election Act, which allows for measures like suspending or canceling elections if fairness is reasonably in doubt.

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Please, you're about to become senators. Please vote honestly.