TVK chief Vijay asks EC to extend Tamil Nadu polling until 8 PM

Published on 24 April 2026

Why he says voters could be deterred by long queues

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls are underway, but TVK chief Vijay has urged the Election Commission to extend voting by two hours, until 8 PM. Citing long queues and slow polling that may discourage voters, he also asked for emergency public transport and stronger supervision at booths to keep the process moving smoothly.

TVK chief Vijay wants polling extended by two hours to 8 PM
He points to long queues and slow voting at polling stations
He urges emergency public transport to help voters reach booths
He calls for supervisory officers to ensure faster polling

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TVK chief Vijay asks EC to extend Tamil Nadu polling until 8 PM

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