Polling arrangements completed in Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam districts
Polling arrangements have been finalized in Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam districts, with electronic voting machines dispatched under tight security ahead of voting. A total of 735,135 voters are eligible across three constituencies in Mayiladuthurai district, where 951 polling stations have been established. Authorities have designated 54 polling stations as vulnerable and deployed extra security. Officials confirm all preparations are complete for a smooth and peaceful election process.
- ▪Voting will take place in the Sirkazhi (SC), Mayiladuthurai, and Poompuhar Assembly constituencies in Mayiladuthurai district.
- ▪There are 735,135 eligible voters in the district, including 362,939 men, 372,149 women, and 47 third-gender individuals.
- ▪A total of 951 polling stations have been set up, with basic amenities provided for voters.
- ▪Fifty-four polling stations have been classified as vulnerable and will have additional security.
- ▪Electronic voting machines were transported under heavy security ahead of polling day.
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Electronic voting machines were dispatched under tight security across Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam districts on the eve of polling, with officials stating that all arrangements are in place for a smooth and peaceful vote.In Mayiladuthurai district, voting will be held in the Sirkazhi (SC), Mayiladuthurai and Poompuhar Assembly constituencies. A total of 7,35,135 voters — comprising 3,62,939 men, 3,72,149 women and 47 third-gender voters — are eligible to exercise their franchise.As many as 951 polling stations have been set up across the three constituencies, with basic amenities arranged for voters. Officials have identified 54 polling stations as vulnerable and have deployed additional security personnel.
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