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QR-Coded ID Cards Introduced at vote counting centres by Election Commission
By Chennaivision on May 1, 2026

The Election Commission (EC) has introduced a QR code-based Photo Identity Card system through its ECINET platform to eliminate the possibility of any unauthorized person entering counting centres. The poll body has said that the initiative will come into effect from the 4th of May, during the counting of votes for assembly polls in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal… Continue reading "QR-Coded ID Cards Introduced at vote counting centres by Election Commission"
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Free bus travel for senior citizens, differently abled on election day
By Chennaivision on April 21, 2026

The Metropolitan Transport Corporation has announced free bus travel for senior citizens and differently abled persons on April 23, the day of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections. The facility, introduced in accordance with directives from the Election Commission of India, will be available on all ordinary fare buses operated across the city. Officials said that senior citizens aged 60… Continue reading "Free bus travel for senior citizens, differently abled on election day"
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Filing of nomination papers for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls to concludes today
By Chennaivision on April 6, 2026

The process of filing nominations for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections is set to conclude on Monday, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) reporting a total of 3,430 nominations received across the state so far. The final day is likely to witness a surge in high-profile candidates filing their papers, adding further momentum to the electoral contest. According to… Continue reading "Filing of nomination papers for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls to concludes today"
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Election Commission monitoring financial transactions with enforcement agencies: TN CEO
By Chennaivision on March 17, 2026

The Election Commission is closely monitoring the financial transactions of political parties with the help of 23 enforcement agencies and would also track large volumes of online transactions, Tamil Nadu CEO Archana Patnaik said on Monday. Stating that the model code of conduct came into force throughout the state from March 15, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said the officials… Continue reading "Election Commission monitoring financial transactions with enforcement agencies: TN CEO"
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Tamil Nadu SIR: Election Commission directed by SC to display voter discrepancies
By Chennaivision on January 30, 2026

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission to publish the names of about 1.6 crore persons against whom the poll panel had raised “logical discrepancy” objections during the special intensive revision exercise in Tamil Nadu, The Hindu reported. A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed that the list be posted in… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu SIR: Election Commission directed by SC to display voter discrepancies"
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DMK to commence statewide Election campaign from February 1
By Chennaivision on January 28, 2026

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Tuesday announced an intensive, month-long statewide political campaign titled “Tamil Nadu Will Not Bow”, which will be rolled out across all 234 Assembly constituencies beginning from February 1. The party leadership has confirmed that 20 star campaigners will spearhead the outreach programme, covering every constituency in Tamil Nadu. The decision was taken based… Continue reading "DMK to commence statewide Election campaign from February 1"
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Bihar polls to be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, counting on 14
By Chennaivision on October 7, 2025

The Assembly Elections of Bihar will be conducted in two phases on 6th and 11th November this year. The counting of votes will take place on 14th of November. The Election Commission today announced the poll schedule for the 243 members Bihar Assembly elections. With the announcement of poll schedule, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force in… Continue reading "Bihar polls to be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, counting on 14"
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The number of polling booths in Tamil Nadu is likely to increase
By Chennaivision on September 17, 2025

The number of polling booths in Tamil Nadu is set to see a significant increase, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) reportedly planning to add over 6,000 new polling stations. This expansion is part of the preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections, expected to take place in April or May of next year. The move is in line with… Continue reading "The number of polling booths in Tamil Nadu is likely to increase"
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Counting of votes in Maharashtra and Jharkhand today
By Chennaivision on November 23, 2024

Counting of votes in the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections, and bypolls in several states will begin at 8 am. It’s the Mahayuti vs the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra, while Hemant Soren’s JMM and allies fight the NDA. Most exit polls have predicted a Mahayuti win in Maharashtra. Three exit polls have, however, forecast neither the Mahayuti nor… Continue reading "Counting of votes in Maharashtra and Jharkhand today"
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BJP’s historic Haryana hat-trick, National Conference wins J&K
By Chennaivision on October 9, 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday pulled off a historic and unexpected victory in Haryana and was set to form the government for a record third time, and the National Conference-Congress alliance blanked out opponents in Jammu and Kashmir’s first assembly elections in a decade and first as a Union Territory, marking a significant verdict with national ramifications. The… Continue reading "BJP’s historic Haryana hat-trick, National Conference wins J&K"

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