High Voter Turnout in Central Tamil Nadu Amid Tensions
Impressive turnout in Central region in first election after SIR
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In the first elections following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the central region of Tamil Nadu reported a significant voter turnout. Despite two violent incidents, polling remained largely peaceful across 41 Assembly constituencies in nine districts on April 23, 2026.
- 01High voter turnout observed in central Tamil Nadu's Assembly elections.
- 02The elections followed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- 03Two violent incidents occurred, including an attack on a candidate and a stabbing of a policeman.
- 04Polling was peaceful in most constituencies despite the tensions.
- 05The elections involved nine districts, including Tiruchi and Thanjavur.
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The Assembly elections in central Tamil Nadu on April 23, 2026, witnessed an impressive voter turnout following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Most constituencies across the region, which includes Tiruchi, Thanjavur, and Nagapattinam, reported high participation rates. However, the elections were marred by two violent incidents: an attack on a woman candidate from the Naam Tamilar Katchi party in Papanasam constituency and the stabbing of a policeman in the Poompuhar Assembly segment, reportedly due to personal enmity. Despite these events, polling remained largely peaceful across the 41 constituencies in the nine districts of the region, reflecting a strong engagement from voters.
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The high voter turnout indicates strong civic engagement and interest in the electoral process, which could influence future political dynamics in the region.
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