Chennai: Tamil Nadu recorded brisk polling on Thursday, with voter turnout reaching 82% by 5 pm, according to Election Commission of India (ECI) data. This represents 4.71 crore voters out of the total electorate of 5.73 crore across 234 constituencies.
Polling Trends Throughout the Day
The voting process began at 7 am and saw steady participation. Between 7 am and 9 am, the turnout stood at 17.69%. In the next two hours, from 9 am to 11 am, an additional 19.87% of voters cast their ballots, raising the cumulative figure to 37.86%. The momentum continued with 19.25% polling recorded between 11 am and 1 pm, followed by 13.19% from 1 pm to 3 pm. By 3 pm, the total turnout had reached 70%. In the subsequent two-hour cycle, from 3 pm to 5 pm, the voting percentage surged by an additional 12%, culminating in the final 82% figure.
Key Highlights
- Total electorate: 5.73 crore voters.
- Total votes cast: 4.71 crore.
- Highest polling surge occurred between 9 am and 11 am, with nearly 20% turnout.
- Consistent voting throughout the day with no major disruptions reported.
The high turnout reflects strong voter engagement in the state. Election officials noted that polling was largely peaceful, with only minor incidents reported across a few constituencies. The ECI deployed adequate security and monitoring mechanisms to ensure a smooth electoral process.
