Tamil Nadu Today: Over 89% voter turnout during Puducherry polls in historic first
Puducherry has achieved a historic voter turnout of 89.87% in its Assembly election, surpassing the previous record of 86% set in 2006. The election, which took place across 30 constituencies, concluded peacefully with results set to be announced on May 4. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu's Assembly election is also approaching, with over 4,900 candidates vying for seats.
- ▪Puducherry's voter turnout reached 89.87%, the highest in its history.
- ▪The polling took place in 30 constituencies and concluded peacefully.
- ▪Results for the Puducherry Assembly election will be declared on May 4.
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1. Tamil Nadu Assembly election: Over 4,000 candidates in frayAs the deadline for the withdrawal of nominations by candidates ended today, the battle lines for the April 23 Assembly election in the State are now clearly drawn.More than 4,900 candidates in the fray and Karur has the highest number of contestants in a single constituency in Tamil Nadu, with 89 candidates in the electoral race.2. Puducherry Assembly election: In a historic first, voter turnout in the UT crosses 89%For the first time in the 63-year-old history of Puducherry, the voter turnout reached 89.87% (as of 8.55 p.m.) in the Union Territory that has a total of 9.5 lakh electors for the Assembly election this year.
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