Tribal Voters Brave Difficult Terrain to Cast Ballots in Valparai Assembly Elections
Tribespeople take up arduous trek to polling stations in Valparai Assembly constituency
The Hindu
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Despite challenging terrain and limited transportation, tribal voters from the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu, India, successfully reached polling stations in the Valparai (R) Assembly constituency on April 23, 2026. Members of the Pulaiyar community from Keel Poonachi settlement participated actively in the elections.
- 01Tribal voters faced difficult conditions to reach polling stations.
- 02The Pulaiyar community from Keel Poonachi settlement participated in the elections.
- 03Most voters were from tribal settlements and local electricity board staff.
- 04The polling station had 286 registered voters.
- 05The event took place in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve area.
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On April 23, 2026, voters from tribal settlements in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu, India, demonstrated their commitment to democracy by trekking to polling stations in the Valparai (R) Assembly constituency. Despite the challenging terrain and lack of transportation, members of the Pulaiyar community from the Keel Poonachi tribal settlement successfully cast their votes at the Attakatti polling station located along the Valparai–Pollachi Road. Out of 286 registered voters, the majority were from the tribal communities of Keel Poonachi and Upper Aliyar, alongside staff from the local electricity board quarters. This event highlights the determination of these communities to participate in the electoral process, despite the obstacles they face.
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The active participation of tribal voters in the elections reflects their commitment to civic engagement and the importance of representation in governance.
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