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Tamil Nadu Polls: Nomination Filing Starts Monday Amid Tight Holiday Schedule

The nomination process for the 234-seat Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections begins on March 30, marking a crucial phase in the electoral calendar. Candidates face a compressed schedule with only four effective working days to file papers due to intervening public and bank holidays. The Election Commission has enabled online nomination support via the Suvidha portal while warning of a last-minute rush on the final filing date of April 6. The polls are set for April 23, with vote counting and results declaration scheduled for May 4.

Key Points: TN Assembly Polls Nomination Filing Begins March 30

  • Nomination filing from March 30 to April 6
  • Only 4 working days due to holidays
  • Polling scheduled for April 23
  • Vote counting and results on May 4
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Nomination filing begins tomorrow for TN Assembly polls; tight schedule amid holidays

Filing nominations for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls starts March 30 with only 4 working days due to holidays. Polling on April 23, results May 4.

"candidates will effectively have only four working days to submit their papers due to a series of holidays - Election Officials"

Chennai, March 29

The election process for the 234-member Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is set to enter a crucial phase, with the filing of nominations beginning Monday, for the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for April 23.

The counting of votes will be held on May 4, with results to be declared the same day.

With the Model Code of Conduct already in force, political activity has intensified across the state. Major parties are in the final stages of selecting candidates and announcing star campaigners, while campaign strategies are being fine-tuned for what is expected to be a keenly contested election.

According to election officials, nomination filing will commence at 11 a.m. on March 30 and continue until April 6. However, despite an eight-day window being officially provided, candidates will effectively have only four working days to submit their papers due to a series of holidays.

Nominations can be filed only on March 30 (Monday), April 2 (Wednesday), April 4 (Friday), and April 6 (Monday).

Filing will not take place on March 31 due to Mahavir Jayanti, April 1 owing to annual bank account closing, April 3 on account of Good Friday, and April 5 being a Sunday.

Candidates must submit their nomination papers to the respective Returning Officers within the stipulated time.

The Election Commission has also enabled an online facility through the Suvidha portal (https://suvidha.cci.gov.in), allowing candidates to complete parts of the nomination process digitally.

Officials have warned of a heavy rush on April 6, the final day for filing nominations.

Given the limited number of working days, candidates have been advised to keep all documents ready in advance to avoid last-minute delays and overcrowding at submission centres.

The scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on April 7, while the last date for withdrawal of candidatures is April 9.

With the nomination process beginning, the electoral contest in Tamil Nadu is entering a decisive phase, paving the way for an intense campaign in the run-up to polling day.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting to see how parties manage this. The big players have their candidates ready, but for newcomers, this is a race against time. Wishing all candidates the best! May the best team win for Tamil Nadu's development. 🙏
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David E
Observing from abroad. The efficiency of Indian elections, even with such compressed timelines, is impressive. The digital nomination facility is a modern touch. Tamil Nadu's elections are always a fascinating political spectacle.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, the EC's warning about a heavy rush on April 6 shows poor planning. They know the holidays are fixed. Why not start the process a week earlier? This puts unnecessary pressure on everyone involved. The process should be smooth, not a last-minute scramble.
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Sneha F
Good to see the EC respecting all holidays - Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday, and the bank holiday. It's inclusive. Candidates just need to be prepared. The real game begins after nominations! Can't wait to see the candidate lists from DMK and AIADMK.
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Aman W
Tight schedule indeed! This is where having an organized party machinery helps. Hope the candidates have their affidavits, tax records, and forms all checked and double-checked. One small error and you're out of the race! All the best to the contestants.

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