Chennai, March 28 (IANS) Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay is set to file his nomination papers on Monday, March 30, for the Perambur Assembly constituency, even as he escalated concerns over alleged administrative bias ahead of his campaign launch.On Saturday afternoon, Vijay met Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik at the State Secretariat and submitted a formal complaint, alleging denial of permissions and partisan conduct by election authorities.The meeting assumes …
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Chennai, March 19(IANS) As Tamil Nadu gears up for the Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has unveiled a comprehensive set of measures aimed at enhancing voter convenience and strengthening transparency in the polling process. The initiatives focus on improving on-ground facilities, leveraging technology, and boosting voter participation across the state. Recognising that a large number of polling stations function from schools and colleges, election authorities are upgra…
Chennai, March 18 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has seized unaccounted cash and goods worth ₹23.28 crore across Tamil Nadu within just two days, as intensified surveillance measures come into force ahead of the Assembly elections. According to a statement issued by Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik, strict monitoring is underway in all 234 Assembly constituencies to curb violations of the Model Code of Conduct.The large-scale seizures highlight the Commission’s aggressi…
Chennai, Feb 25 (IANS) With Assembly elections scheduled in April and May across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar is set to undertake a crucial two-day visit to Puducherry and Tamil Nadu to review poll preparedness. Gyanesh Kumar will arrive in Puducherry on Wednesday afternoon around 2 p.m., where he is expected to hold detailed consultations with senior officials, including Chief Secretary Sharath Chau…
Chennai, Feb 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s final electoral roll has been officially published on Monday following an extensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) undertaken in compliance with directions from the Election Commission of India and the Supreme Court. The revision, which forms a crucial prelude to the forthcoming Assembly elections, has led to substantial changes in the state’s voter database, including large-scale deletions and corrections.District Election Officers, who are also Distric…
Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) The final electoral roll for Tamil Nadu will now be published on February 23, 2026, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Archana Patnaik has announced. The release, originally scheduled for February 17, has been postponed in line with directions issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) following orders of the Supreme Court.The decision comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s directives in WP(C) Nos. 1072/2025 and 1145/2025 dated January 29, 2026.Acting on the court’s ins…
Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) The final electoral roll for Tamil Nadu will be published on February 17, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Archana Patnaik announced on Saturday. The CEO said the state is currently carrying out a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of the electoral rolls in accordance with the directions of the Election Commission of India. As part of this exercise, the draft electoral roll listing voters who submitted enumeration forms during the enumeration phase was published on Decembe…
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections related to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu till January 30, 2026, providing additional time for eligible voters to verify and correct their electoral details.Announcing the decision on Monday, Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu Archana Patnaik said the initial deadline for submitting claims and objections had ended on January 18…
Chennai, Dec 27 (IANS) In an effort to ensure maximum inclusion in the electoral process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a series of special voter registration camps across Tamil Nadu to enable eligible citizens to enrol in the electoral rolls or correct their details. The announcement follows the publication of the draft electoral roll for the state on December 19, after the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.According to the Tamil Nadu Chief Electo…
Chennai, Dec 25 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has announced that special voter enrolment camps will be held for four days across the state to help eligible citizens get their names included in the electoral rolls. In a press release, Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik said the move is being implemented in line with the directions of the Election Commission of India (ECI) as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list.As part of thi…