Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting LIVE: 70 per cent voter turnout recorded till 3 PM
Tamil Nadu will go to polls on Thursday in a single phase across all 234 Assembly constituencies.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin (L), TVK Chief Vijay (C), General Secretary of the AIADMK Edappadi K. Palaniswami (R) (Photo Credit: All photos taken from X)
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The high-stakes battle mainly pits the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance against the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance. Chief Minister M. K. Stalin is aiming to retain power, while AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami is striving to lead his party back to the treasury benches after five years. Read More: Election Commission big update for Bengal, Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Perfume, ink, glue on EVM considered tampering, people found guilty will be Actor-turned-politician Vijay, who launched the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in February 2024, is making his electoral debut by contesting from Tiruchirapalli East and Perambur. Meanwhile, DMK chief M. K. Stalin is in the fray from Kolathur, a constituency long regarded as his political stronghold. The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls are being framed as a fierce contest between two dominant alliances the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the National Democratic Alliance, where the AIADMK continues to play a central role in the state.How prepared are authorities across 234 constituencies?
The authorities have even deployed 1,06,418 electronic voting machines (EVMs), ensuring adequate availability, redundancy, and backup systems in case of any technical contingencies during polling hours. Security arrangements have been significantly strengthened and scaled up, with as many as 83,875 police personnel deployed across the state at polling stations, strong rooms, and other sensitive locations to maintain law and order. Read More: Security tightened as West Bengal and Tamil Nadu gear up for Phase-1 polling | All details inside In addition to the state police deployment, a total of 300 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), including personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), have been stationed across sensitive and vulnerable areas to maintain peace and prevent any untoward incidents during the polling process. Stay tuned to this LIVE Blog to know the voting percentage recorded over the day and other key details.Follow updates here:
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting LIVE: 70 per cent voter turnout recorded till 3 PM
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting LIVE: From Arumbakkam constituency, a voter says, "... It is our right to vote for the right candidate. We are waiting for a very eligible person to come forward for the ruling party in Tamil Nadu. We are happy to vote, and we did so today. I simply advise everybody to come and vote without fail—that is my request. Youth, please understand this is a very important day. It is our right to vote. So make sure you come and vote today. Whatever you are busy with, please set it aside or take leave, and come to vote."
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting LIVE: Voting is underway in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Elections 2026, with voters arriving at polling stations with enthusiasm. Polling runs from 7 AM to 6 PM. Here are the visuals from the Arumbakkam Assembly constituency. The Tamil Nadu election is being held in a single phase, with counting scheduled for 4 May.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Actor Vishal Krishna Reddy arrives at a polling booth in Anna Nagar, Chennai, to cast his vote in the ongoing Tamil Nadu assembly elections. He says, "I will cast vote for the best candidate in my constituency."
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting LIVE: Tamil Nadu and West Bengal witnessed massive voter turnout in Assembly polls on Thursday recording 62.18 per cent and 56.81 per cent respectively at 1 pm, according to the Election Commission of India.In Tamil Nadu, the highest turnout of 62.97 per cent was in Tiruppur district, followed by Namakkal at 62.51 per cent, then Erode at 61.97 per cent. Chennai district registered a turnout of 54.58 per cent, Coimbatore at 58.24 per cent and Madurai at 54.75 per cent.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting LIVE: 37.56% voter turnout recorded till 11 AM Tamil Nadu - 37.56% West Bengal (phase 1) - 41.11% 
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting Live Updates: TVK leader and candidate from Gopichettipalayam constituency, KA Sengottaiyan says, "... It is my long-standing dream to divide Tamil Nadu, especially Erode district, into two and make Gobichettipalayam the capital..." "The leader of TVK will definitely rule Tamil Nadu tomorrow..." He also says, "Edappadi Palaniswami came and spoke to me and gave me an opportunity to get additional votes..."
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting Live Updates: AIADMK Gen Secy Edappadi K. Palaniswami casts vote for Tamil Nadu elections, exudes "100 pc" confidence in victory
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting Live Updates: The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections are being held in a single phase today, while West Bengal will witness two phases of polling in the Assembly elections 2026, with the second phase scheduled to take place on April 29. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.Polling is being held for 234 Assembly constituencies across Tamil Nadu. I
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting Live Updates: State BJP vice president Khushbu Sundar casts her vote at a polling booth in Mylapore. The constituency sees a contest between BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan here and DMK's D. Velu.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting Live Updates: For election duty, 1,20,000 police personnel and 3,40,000 government staff have been deployed. The state's electorate comprises over 5.73 crore voters, featuring 2,93,04,905 female voters, 2,80,30,658 male voters, and 7,728 third-gender voters. The poll body is also catering to 14,59,039 first-time voters and 68,501 service voters, with 4,18,541 postal votes already received, State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Archana Patnaik said.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting Live Updates: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram casts his vote and shows his inked finger, at a polling station in Karaikudi, Sivaganga.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting Live Updates: NTK Chief Senthamilan Seeman casts his vote at a polling station in Neelankarai.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting Live Updates: Voting for single-phase Tamil Nadu elections and the first phase of West Bengal elections begins. All 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu and 152 of the total 294 constituencies in West Bengal are going to polls today.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting Live Updates: Mock polling underway at the polling station designated at Stella Maris College in Chennai. Voting will begin at 7 am.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Voting Live Updates: Mock polling underway at the polling station designated at Stella Maris College in Chennai. Voting will begin at 7 am.
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