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Tamil Nadu votes surge past 85 percent as Karur tops the chart and Chennai follows with strong turnout
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Karur’s turnout reaches 92.63% while Chennai stays close
Polling in Tamil Nadu’s Assembly elections reached a record 85.15% voter turnout, with Karur registering the highest at 92.63% and Chennai reporting 83.74%. The contest is led by the DMK-backed Secular Progressive Alliance against the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance, as Chief Minister M.K. Stalin seeks to retain power amid intense competition.
- Tamil Nadu turnout hit 85.15%, the highest since Independence
- Karur led with 92.63% while Chennai recorded 83.74%
- DMK-led alliance battles AIADMK-led NDA in tight competition
- M.K. Stalin aims to maintain authority as polling concludes
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