The Election Commission will kick off the distribution of voter identification slips in Tamil Nadu starting Sunday to prepare for the upcoming Assembly elections on April 23. Polling Level Officers will personally deliver these slips to voters’ homes to ensure everyone is informed before polling day. Around 5.73 crore voters in Tamil Nadu are expected to receive their booth slips at least five days prior to the elections, as mandated by the Election Commission, to enhance voter awareness and streamline the voting process.
Authorities have allowed officials to engage authorized agents of political parties to help speed up the distribution process. The newly designed booth slip for this election includes crucial voter details like part number, serial number, and polling station number, along with a QR code for additional digital information access. The aim is to simplify the identification process at polling centers and provide voters with essential information.
Extensive preparations have been made across Tamil Nadu for the elections, with 4,023 candidates vying for seats in 234 constituencies, indicating a fiercely contested political scenario. The Election Commission has arranged 75,097 polling booths, including supplementary stations, to ensure convenience and efficiency during the voting process.
To manage the electoral exercise effectively, each polling station will now accommodate an average of around 756 voters per booth, down from the standard guideline of 1,200 voters, following the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. This adjustment is expected to reduce overcrowding and waiting times at polling stations, enhancing the overall voting experience.
With over 75,000 personnel deployed for polling duties across the state and dedicated Polling Level Officers assigned to each station, election authorities are focused on maximizing voter turnout and ensuring a transparent and smooth polling process in Tamil Nadu.
