Tamil Nadu urban civic polls: Voting underway in 38 districts, over 57,000 candidates in fray
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Voting began at 7 AM with Tamil Nadu State Election Commission ensuring monitoring polling stations through web streaming and CCTV cameras.
Chennai: The voting in the urban civic polls in Tamil Nadu began on Saturday at 7 AM across the state amid tight police security and arrangements including ramps to ensure a hassle-free experience to the differently-abled.
Voting began in urban regions spread across 38 districts at 7 AM with Tamil Nadu State Election Commission ensuring monitoring polling stations through web streaming and CCTV cameras and state police deploying nearly 1 lakh personnel for security. Authorities said arrangements like ramps and the availability of wheelchairs have also been ensured.
People queue up outside a polling booth in Coimbatore as they await their turn to cast vote for #TamilNadu Urban Local Body Elections.
Voting for the urban local body elections is being held in a single phase today, after a gap of 11 years. pic.twitter.com/LqJoW2U97T
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