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Tamil Nadu votes kick off as leaders and actors rush to polling booths early
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Youth and women were specifically urged to vote
Voting began across Tamil Nadu for the Assembly election on Thursday, with DMK and AIADMK among the main contenders. Prominent political leaders and actors cast their votes early, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged especially enthusiastic participation from youth and women. Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for a government that prioritizes public aspirations as polling gets underway.
- Polling starts across Tamil Nadu for the Assembly election
- DMK and AIADMK are the key parties in the contest
- Modi urged youth and women to participate enthusiastically
- Shah pitched a government focused on public aspirations
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