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Actor Ajith Casts Vote in Chennai as Tamil Nadu, Bengal Hold Key Polls

Actor S. Ajith Kumar cast his vote at a polling station in Chennai's Thiruvanmiyur area as Tamil Nadu held single-phase Assembly elections. BJP Vice President Khusbu Sundar also voted in Mylapore, emphasizing the importance of democratic participation. The key contest in the Chennai South Central constituency is between BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan and DMK's D. Velu. Polling is also underway in the first phase for the West Bengal Assembly elections, with counting scheduled for May 4.

Key Points: Ajith Votes in Chennai, Tamil Nadu & Bengal Polls Underway

  • Actor Ajith Kumar exercises franchise
  • BJP's Khusbu Sundar votes in Mylapore
  • Key contest in Chennai South Central
  • Single-phase polling in Tamil Nadu
  • Counting of votes scheduled for May 4
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Actor S Ajith Kumar casts his vote at polling station in Thiruvanmiyur

Actor Ajith Kumar casts his vote in Chennai as Tamil Nadu and West Bengal hold Assembly elections. BJP's Khusbu Sundar urges voter participation.

"Casting my vote has been my biggest democratic right... - Khusbu Sundar"

Chennai, April 23

Actor S. Ajith Kumar cast his vote at a polling station in Thiruvanmiyur area of Chennai on Thursday as polling took place across key constituencies.

The popular actor was seen arriving at the booth and participated in the democratic process along with other voters.

Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President Khusbu Sundar also cast her vote in Mylapore. Speaking to ANI after casting her vote, Sundar emphasised the importance of democratic participation. "You can see the smile on my face, that says it all. Casting my vote has been my biggest democratic right and I think this matters a lot to me as a citizen of the country..," she said.

She further urged voters to exercise their franchise responsibly. "Today is the time for people to take a call and decision and we leave it to them," she added.

The constituency sees a contest between BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan here and DMK's D. Velu.

Polling for the Assembly elections began in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal (Phase 1) amid tight security on Thursday. The voting will conclude at 6:00 pm today in both states.The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections are being held in a single phase today, while West Bengal will witness two phases of polling in the Assembly elections 2026, with the second phase scheduled to take place on April 29.The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.Polling is being held for 234 Assembly constituencies across Tamil Nadu.

The main contest is expected between the DMK-led alliance, which includes the Indian National Congress, DMDK, and VCK, and the National Democratic Alliance led by AIADMK with BJP and PMK as allies.

With the DMK banking on its welfare record, the AIADMK-led NDA is fighting for a comeback.Actor-turned-politician Vijay is also set to make his electoral debut with his party TVK, which could turn the contest into a three-way fight.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While it's great that stars are voting, I wish the media would focus equally on the common man standing in line for hours. Our democracy is powered by millions of anonymous voters, not just a few famous faces.
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Karthik V
The real story is the three-way fight with Vijay's TVK entering. Tamil Nadu politics is getting very interesting! Hope whoever wins focuses on development and jobs for our state.
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Sarah B
Khushbu Sundar's point about the smile says it all. Casting your vote is such a proud and empowering moment. More power to the women of India exercising their right!
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Manish T
Single phase polling across TN is a good move. Reduces fatigue and security challenges. Hope the counting on May 4 brings a stable government that works for all.
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Anjali F
My family in Chennai voted today. The atmosphere is always charged during elections. Fingers crossed for a good voter turnout despite the heat! ☀️

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