Rural local body polls peaceful in Tamil Nadu

Polling in the rural local body elections in nine districts of Tamil Nadu is progressing peacefully and at a brisk pace amid tight security on Saturday.

migrator

Updated:9th Oct, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Chennai

Polling is being held in Kallakurichi, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Tirupattur and Villupuram districts.

According to Tamil Nadu State Election Commission, 46.86 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 1 p.m. In the first of polls held on October 6, 77.43 per cent polling was recorded.

The polling will be held till 6 p.m. Counting of votes will be taken up on October 12.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

Rural local body polls peaceful in Tamil Nadu

Polling in the rural local body elections in nine districts of Tamil Nadu is progressing peacefully and at a brisk pace amid tight security on Saturday.

Also Read

Farmers wept over crops, ministers over film: Udayanidhi Stalin

Aadi Perukku passes off sans water in Cauvery after 9 years

HR&CE white paper to expose DMK-era scams: Minister S Ramesh

TVK-led government’s youth-focused budget will offer new purpose, direction, says Minister Aadhav

Journalist Nakkheeran Gopal booked by Chennai Police