Kancheepuram District Records Over 87% Voter Turnout in Recent Polls
Kancheepuram district sees over 87% polling
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Kancheepuram District in Tamil Nadu, India, witnessed a voter turnout of 87.39% during the recent elections held across four constituencies. A total of 10,22,414 voters participated, reflecting a significant engagement in the democratic process.
- 01Kancheepuram District recorded a voter turnout of 87.39%.
- 02A total of 12,07,757 registered voters were eligible to vote.
- 03Constituency-wise turnout: Uthiramerur at 90.64%, Kancheepuram at 87.15%, Alandur at 86.15%, and Sriperumbudur at 86.14%.
- 04Voting was largely peaceful across the district.
- 05The elections took place on Thursday, April 24, 2026.
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Voting in Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, India, was largely peaceful as residents participated in the elections for four constituencies: Alandur, Uthiramerur, Sriperumbudur, and Kancheepuram. By the end of the polling period at 6 p.m., the district reported a voter turnout of 87.39%, with 10,22,414 out of 12,07,757 registered voters casting their ballots. The constituency of Uthiramerur saw the highest turnout at 90.64%, followed closely by Kancheepuram at 87.15%, while Alandur and Sriperumbudur recorded 86.15% and 86.14% respectively. This high level of participation reflects the electorate's engagement in the democratic process.
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The high voter turnout indicates strong civic engagement, which may influence local governance and policy decisions.
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