High Voter Turnout in Central Chennai as Polling Proceeds Smoothly
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Central Chennai witnesses brisk polling amid long queues
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On April 24, 2026, central Chennai, Tamil Nadu, experienced high voter turnout, with Perambur recording 89.79% and Kolathur at 86.11%. Long queues formed as voters patiently waited to cast their ballots, with reports of a medical incident at one polling booth.
- 01Perambur constituency achieved the highest voter turnout at 89.79%.
- 02Kolathur, the constituency of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, recorded 86.11%.
- 03Voters faced long queues but were generally patient.
- 04A 74-year-old voter reported waiting for an hour to vote.
- 05Medical assistance was provided to a voter who fainted at a polling booth.
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On April 24, 2026, the central region of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, saw a significant voter turnout during the elections. Perambur constituency led with 89.79% voter participation, while Kolathur, represented by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, followed closely with 86.11%. Voters across various areas experienced long queues but remained patient as they awaited their turn to vote. Lalitha, a 74-year-old resident of V.O.C. Nagar in Perambur, shared her experience of waiting for an hour, although she appreciated the comfort of sitting under a fan inside the polling booth. Unfortunately, there was a report of another voter fainting, who received prompt first aid from the medical team stationed at the booth.
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High voter turnout indicates strong civic engagement in the electoral process, reflecting the public's interest in local governance.
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