Political parties in Tamil Nadu, including DMK and AIADMK, have decided to maintain round-the-clock vigil at strong rooms storing EVMs ahead of vote counting. Security has been tightened with CCTV monitoring and deployment of armed forces across the state
Tamil Nadu recorded 56.81 per cent voter turnout till 1 pm in the single-phase Assembly election. Polling remained steady across constituencies, with Tiruppur leading turnout. Political leaders and film personalities cast their votes as authorities ensured strict monitoring of the process