14 polling stations across T.N. to be in high-rise buildings or group housing societies

The Election Commission of India plans to set up 14 polling stations in high-rise buildings and group housing societies for Tamil Nadu's Assembly elections on April 23.

The Election Commission of India is set to establish 14 polling stations inside high-rise buildings and group housing societies ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. Of these, five will be located in Chennai district and four in Tiruvallur district. Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts will each host two such stations, while Madurai district will have one. The polls are scheduled for April 23.

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