Chennai, May 4: As the counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections begins, strict security measures are in place at major counting centers in Chennai. The counting of postal ballots commenced at 8 AM, followed by the counting of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) starting at 8:30 AM. This process is being conducted under the close supervision of election officials, observers, and security personnel.
Loyola College in Chennai is one of the main counting centers, where a three-tier security system has been deployed, including dozens of police officers stationed at the entrances. Barricades have been set up outside the campus, and thorough checks are being conducted on every vehicle entering the premises.
Officials have reported that similar extensive security arrangements have been implemented at other key counting centers, including Queen Mary College and Anna University, where EVMs are securely stored after voting.
The Election Commission of India reiterated its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of transparency, security, and efficiency during the counting process.
Voting for all 234 seats took place on April 23, with a turnout of 4.88 crore out of 5.73 crore eligible voters, resulting in an impressive voting percentage of 85.10%. A total of 4,023 candidates are contesting, with vote counting taking place under tight security at 62 centers.
The main contest in Tamil Nadu is between the DMK, led by MK Stalin, and the AIADMK, headed by Edappadi K. Palaniswami, with the AIADMK being a partner in the NDA alongside the BJP. However, several regional parties, including the ‘Tamilga Vetri Kadagam’ (TVK) led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, are also in the fray, making it a triangular contest in the state.
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