Polling largely peaceful in Tiruvallur

Sporadic incidents reported in a few places; DMK cadre stage protest alleging cash distribution

Polling was largely peaceful in Tiruvallur district, which comprises 10 Assembly constituencies, but for sporadic incidents and protests in a few places. The district registered 69.3% turnout. Of them, Tiruttani recorded the highest turnout of 79%. In Maduravoyal, the turnout was the lowest with 59.2%. Many polling booths were crowded as early as 7 a.m. as people, particularly senior citizens, came in large numbers to vote. However, they had to wait in some booths as the polling process was either slow or delayed by about half-an-hour due to initial hiccups.