Polling was held on Tuesday for the by-elections to the reserved Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu.
According to the 5 PM turnout update, Madurantakam recorded 83.86% polling, while Dharapuram recorded 78.53%. Polling began at 7 AM and was scheduled to continue until 6 PM. Voters who were in queues at the close of polling were allowed to vote.
Editorial Insight
Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Madurantakam recorded 83.86% turnout by 5 PM.
Dharapuram recorded 78.53% turnout by 5 PM.
Polling was held from 7 AM to 6 PM.
27 candidates contested Madurantakam.
22 candidates contested Dharapuram.
Counting is scheduled for October 9.
A total of 27 candidates contested the Madurantakam by-election, while 22 candidates were in the fray in Dharapuram.
Polling in both constituencies was conducted amid security arrangements.
Counting of votes is scheduled for October 9.
Editorial Analysis
Why This Matters
The by-elections are being held in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu.
