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Heavy Security Deployed at Salem Counting Centre for Tamil Nadu Assembly Results

Heavy security has been implemented at the Salem counting centre at Vivekananda Medical College for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results. A three-tier security system, including armed police and Quick Response Teams, is in place for the counting process covering Edappadi and Sangagiri constituencies. The counting will begin with postal ballots at 8 am, followed by EVM counting, with results updated on the ECINET platform. Tamil Nadu Congress In-Charge Girish Chodankar expressed confidence that the DMK-led alliance will return to power.

Key Points: Salem Counting Centre: High Security for TN Assembly Results

  • Three-tier security system at Vivekananda Medical College
  • Counting covers Edappadi and Sangagiri constituencies
  • Postal ballots counted at 8 am, EVM at 8:30 am
  • DMK-led alliance confident of victory
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Heavy security in place at Salem counting centre ahead of vote counting

Heavy security with three-tier system at Salem counting centre for Edappadi and Sangagiri constituencies. Results for TN Assembly polls to be declared.

"We are confident that our DMK alliance will form the government and create history in Tamil Nadu. - Girish Chodankar"

Salem, May 4

Heavy security arrangements have been put in place at the counting centre set up at Vivekananda Medical College in Salem, where votes for key Assembly constituencies will be counted.

The entire campus has been converted into a high-security zone with a three-tier security system in place. A large number of personnel from the Salem Police, along with armed police units, have been deployed to ensure that the counting process is conducted smoothly and peacefully.

According to officials, the counting centre covers the Edappadi and Sangagiri Assembly constituencies. Barricades have been erected around the college premises to regulate traffic movement and prevent any unauthorised access to the facility.

Quick Response Teams, along with senior police officers, are also stationed in and around the venue and are closely monitoring the situation to maintain law and order throughout the counting process.

Tamil Nadu is one of the four states (Assam, West Bengal, and Keralam) and the union territory of Puducherry, which will have its results for polling, which took place on April 23, with Bengal having the second phase of polling on April 29.

The process will commence with the counting of postal ballots at 8:00 am, followed by EVM counting from 8:30 am. Round-wise results will be updated in real time on the ECINET platform and the official Election Commission portal.

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Congress In-Charge Girish Chodankar expressed confidence that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance would return to power in Tamil Nadu. "We are confident that our DMK alliance will form the government and create history in Tamil Nadu. We are very confident that we will come back to power," he said.

Tamil Nadu is abuzz for the results of the April 23 polling, with parties across the state waiting for the results to decide whether the incumbent DMK gets another term or the AIADMK-led alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) manages to get dividends from anti-incumbency. While many exit polls have predicted a DMK win, certain surveys have also suggested a 'TVK shocker' might upset the balance in the assembly.

- ANI

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Priya S
Three-tier security sounds robust, but I hope the focus is also on transparent counting. In Tamil Nadu, we've seen allegations before. Let's hope this election sets a new standard!
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Vikram M
The TVK shocker mentioned in some surveys? That would be a wild card for sure! But I think DMK alliance will hold firm. Let's see how the day unfolds. Exciting times for Tamil Nadu politics! 🗳️
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Ananya R
Security is important, but I'm more curious about the Edappadi and Sangagiri results. These are key seats. Hope the counting is error-free and reflects the true will of the voters!
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Rohit P
While I appreciate the security arrangements, I hope officials don't forget to ensure transparency. Many people in Tamil Nadu are skeptical about EVMs. Let's prove them wrong with a smooth process!
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Kavya N
Excited for the results! DMK has done decent work, but anti-incumbency could be a factor. Let's see if AIADMK-BJP alliance can pull off a surprise. Either way, democracy wins! 🙌

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