Polling in Tamil Nadu’s Assembly elections reached a record 85.15% voter turnout, with Karur registering the highest at 92.63% and Chennai reporting 83.74%. The contest is led by the DMK-backed Secular Progressive Alliance against the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance, as Chief Minister M.K. Stalin seeks to retain power amid intense competition.
Tamil Nadu goes to polls today in a single-phase election across all 234 assembly seats, with about 5.67 crore voters—51% women—eligible to vote. The race, traditionally dominated by a DMK–AIADMK bipolar contest, has turned into a triangular battle that could reshape the state’s political map. Out of 234 seats, 44 are reserved for SC and 2 for ST.
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Kamal Haasan and his daughter Shruti Haasan cast their votes at the Alwarpet School polling booth in Chennai during the Tamil Nadu State Assembly Elections. The celebrity duo, however, sparked a “VIP treatment” row after they were seen allegedly skipping parts of the polling queue, prompting public backlash and debate over fairness at polling stations.
As polling got underway across Tamil Nadu, reports emerged of voters stranded for over 12 hours at Chennai’s Kilambakkam bus terminal, with some also stuck at Koyambedu. Alleging a total lack of coordination and support from the administration, voters said they were unable to reach their polling booths despite travelling to the city specifically to vote.
In Coimbatore ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, students from Government Arts College unveiled a voice-enabled robot that greets voters and distributes sweets outside polling stations. The initiative, led by student Vimal Vijayan, aims to reduce apathy and boost participation, with local reports citing a bid for a 100% turnout through engaging, friendly voter outreach.
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