Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: Campaigning Ends April 21, 4,023 Candidates Contest
Campaigning ends April 21 as Tamil Nadu prepares for polls with over 4,000 candidates across 234 constituencies.
The Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign is nearing its conclusion, with polling scheduled for April 23 and public campaigning set to end on April 21 at 5 p.m. A total of 4,023 candidates are contesting across all 234 constituencies, setting the stage for a closely watched electoral battle in the state.
The contest has turned into a multi-cornered political fight involving major parties such as the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), and the Tamil Manila Congress (TMC), along with several other regional and smaller outfits. The wide field of candidates reflects the intense political competition across constituencies.
According to official figures, more than 5.73 crore voters — precisely 5,73,43,291 — are eligible to cast their votes in this election. The Election Commission has launched extensive voter awareness campaigns across Tamil Nadu, aiming to improve participation and push towards maximum turnout in what is considered a high-stakes democratic exercise.
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Campaigning has intensified in the final stretch, with major political leaders touring the state to rally support. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of the DMK, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, NTK coordinator Seeman, and TVK leader Vijay have all been actively addressing public meetings and roadshows across key constituencies.
As the campaign drawdown approaches, leaders are preparing for their final public appearances. Stalin is expected to conclude his campaign in Kolathur, while Palaniswami will wrap up his outreach in Edappadi in Salem district. Vijay is scheduled to finish his campaign in Chennai’s Nandanam area, drawing significant attention in the final phase of campaigning.
With campaigning set to end, election authorities are now focused on ensuring smooth polling arrangements. A total of 75,064 polling booths are being set up across the state, and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are being dispatched under tight security. Door-to-door distribution of voter slips is also underway, as Tamil Nadu moves into the final phase of preparations for a crucial election that will shape the state’s political direction for the next five years.
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