This Article is From May 16, 2016

Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: Over 18 Per Cent Voter Turnout In First 2 Hours

Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: Over 18 Per Cent Voter Turnout In First 2 Hours

Actor and Megastar Rajnikant casts his vote during the Assembly Polls which are currently under way in Tamil Nadu today.

Chennai: Tamil Nadu witnessed brisk polling in 232 Assembly constituencies today with over 18 per cent voters exercising their franchise till 9 AM.

According to a senior electoral official, 18.3 per cent voters have cast their votes so far.

Election Commission had deferred polling in Aravakurichi and Thanjavur following allegations of bribing of voters.

Following the Election Commission's decision, polling is being held in 232 of the 234 Assembly constituencies.

Polling in Aravakurichi and Thanjavur will be held on May 23 and counting of votes on May 25.

For the rest of the 232 segments, counting will be as per schedule on May 19.
 
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