Tamil Nadu to operate 11,323 buses for assembly polls

Tamil Nadu will operate 11,323 buses from April 21 to the afternoon of April 23 for the 2026 Assembly elections. The decision came from a consultative meeting on Tuesday at the Secretariat, chaired by Chief Secretary M. Saikumar. It includes regular services from Chennai and special buses over the three days.

A total of 11,323 buses will run from April 21 until the afternoon of April 23, according to a Transport Department press release. This includes 2,092 regular daily services originating from Chennai and 6,234 special buses across the three days.

Chief Secretary M. Saikumar chaired a consultative meeting on Tuesday at the Secretariat to discuss special arrangements for the polls. The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are scheduled for Thursday.

These buses aim to ensure smooth transportation during the voting process.

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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.

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.

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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.

West Bengal is voting today in the second and final phase of its 2026 Assembly elections, with over 2,300 companies of Central Armed Police Forces deployed for peaceful polling. The BJP aims to improve on its 2021 performance of 77 seats, amid allegations against TMC. Results are due on May 4.

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West Bengal is voting today in the first phase of assembly elections across 152 seats, with about 3.6 crore voters deciding the fate of 1,452 to 1,478 candidates. The contest pits BJP against Trinamool Congress in a high-stakes battle, particularly in north Bengal where BJP has been strong. The Election Commission has deployed record central forces for security.

C. Joseph Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10, 2026, ending decades of rule by the DMK and AIADMK.

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