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TN CEO Patnaik says vote counting ready with huge security and round by round results

Politics
Published on 3 May 2026
TN CEO Patnaik says vote counting ready with huge security and round by round results

1.25 lakh personnel to run 62 centres as allegations swirl

Tamil Nadu Assembly election vote counting is scheduled for May 4, with arrangements already in place, Tamil Nadu CEO Patnaik said. Counting will be handled across 62 centres with over 1.25 lakh personnel, alongside extensive security. Results will be announced round-wise. Exit polls point to a DMK alliance win, while AIADMK disputes the narrative amid claims of potential disruptions.

  • Vote counting begins May 4 with round-wise results planned
  • Security deployed across 62 centres, managed by 1.25 lakh staff
  • Exit polls lean toward a DMK alliance win
  • AIADMK remains confident as disruption allegations are raised
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