Tamil Nadu election 2026: Over 3.4 lakh election officials, EVMs dispatched to polling booths across State
The Election Commission of India has prepared for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections by setting up over 75,000 polling booths. More than 3.4 lakh election officials and a significant number of Electronic Voting Machines have been dispatched across the state. Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik addressed concerns regarding violations of the Model Code of Conduct and confirmed that FIRs have been filed against misleading campaign materials.
- ▪Over 75,000 polling booths have been established across Tamil Nadu for the elections.
- ▪A total of 3,60,068 polling personnel will be deployed, along with paramilitary and police forces.
- ▪163 FIRs have been registered regarding social media violations of the Model Code of Conduct.
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The Election Commission of India has made extensive arrangements, setting up over 75,000 polling booths across Tamil Nadu, as the State with 5.73 crore electors is set to elect 234 legislators for its 17th Legislative Assembly on Thursday.Election officials have been sent to their designated polling booths, while Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), including 1,06,418 ballot units, 75,064 control units, and 75,064 VVPAT units, have been dispatched across the State.A reserve of 20% for ballot and control units, and 30% for VVPAT units, are available.There are about 14 lakh first-time voters.
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