Chennai:Tamil Nadu is all set to vote on April 23, with the Election Commission rolling out an unprecedented scale of arrangements to ensure smooth and secure polling across the state. Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik detailed the extensive preparations, underlining both logistical readiness and strict enforcement measures.

A total of 75,064 polling stations spread across 33,133 centres will cater to over 5.67 crore voters, manned by more than 3 lakh polling personnel. Over 8,300 police personnel will be on duty to ensure law and order. 

More than 1.06 lakh ballot units, along with control units and VVPAT machines, have been deployed, backed by an additional 20-30 per cent reserve to tackle contingencies.

The electorate stands at 5,67,07,380 voters, including 2,89,60,838 women and 2,77,38,925 men, with women clearly accounting for more than 50 per cent of the electorate. Over 14.5 lakh first-time voters are set to exercise their franchise.

Postal voting has already seen substantial participation, with 4,18,541 votes received so far.

Source:Ndtv