Chennai has comprehensive poll preparations in place, says additional election officer

Chennai has arranged free transport for persons with disabilities and senior citizens to vote. Comprehensive preparations cover 4,085 polling stations across 975 locations, adhering to Election Commission of India guidelines. Additional District Election Officer Katta Ravi Teja confirmed this.

Additional District Election Officer Katta Ravi Teja of Greater Chennai Corporation stated that comprehensive poll preparedness is in place across 4,085 polling stations in 975 polling station locations in Chennai. These strictly adhere to the guidelines of the Election Commission of India.

Free transport facilities have been arranged for persons with disabilities and senior citizens in the city, enabling them to cast their votes in person on polling day. Eligible voters can register through the Saksham app or contact the district helpline 1950 or the control room at 1800-425-7012.

The preparations also include accessible polling stations and extensive awareness campaigns.

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Voters queuing at dawn outside a polling station during Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly elections.
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Tamil Nadu assembly election 2026: Voting begins at 7 a.m. across 234 constituencies

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Voting has begun at 7 a.m. across 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu. Over 5.73 crore voters will decide the fate of 4,023 candidates in the high-stakes polls. Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik said the state is fully prepared for the democratic exercise.

Polling booths set up inside some gated communities in Chennai and neighbouring districts improved voter convenience during Thursday's Assembly election. The initiative particularly eased access for senior residents. However, many in the southern suburbs missed out on the facility despite applications.

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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 has placed 106 individuals with criminal records under preventive detention in three West Bengal districts ahead of the first phase of assembly elections on April 23. The action aims to ensure a violence-free polling process. The ruling Trinamool Congress has filed a PIL in Calcutta High Court against potential further detentions.

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Re-polling is taking place in West Bengal's Falta assembly constituency on Thursday with doubled security arrangements by the Election Commission.

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