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Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: Nomination Filing Ends Today with 3,430 Entries

The nomination process for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections concludes today, with the Election Commission reporting a total of 3,430 nominations received so far. Karur constituency has the highest number at 84, while Madurai South has the lowest with only three. The final day is expected to see senior leaders from the AIADMK and BJP formally enter the race. The focus will now shift to the scrutiny of nominations and withdrawals ahead of the polls.

Key Points: TN Assembly Polls Nomination Filing Ends, Over 3,400 Filed

  • 3,430 nominations filed so far
  • Karur leads with 84 candidates
  • One third-gender candidate nomination filed
  • Final day for high-profile entries
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Nomination filing for TN Assembly elections to close today

Nomination filing for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections closes today with 3,430 entries. Key leaders from AIADMK and BJP set to file on final day.

"The final day is likely to witness a surge in high-profile candidates filing their papers - Election Commission data"

Chennai, April 6

The process of filing nominations for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections is set to conclude on Monday, with the Election Commission of India reporting a total of 3,430 nominations received across the state so far.

The final day is likely to witness a surge in high-profile candidates filing their papers, adding further momentum to the electoral contest.

According to official data released by the Election Commission, a majority of nominations have been filed by male candidates, accounting for 2,731 entries. Women candidates have submitted 698 nominations, reflecting a modest but notable participation. In addition, one nomination has been filed by a third-gender candidate from the Villivakkam constituency, marking a small yet significant step towards inclusive electoral representation.

Among the constituencies, Karur has recorded the highest number of nominations, with as many as 84 candidates entering the fray. The constituency has drawn heightened attention due to the presence of prominent contenders, including former AIADMK Minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar.

A large number of Independent candidates have also filed nominations here, contributing to the unusually high count.

In contrast, Madurai South has witnessed the lowest level of activity, with only three nominations filed so far.

The stark difference highlights the varying intensity of electoral competition across constituencies in the state.

The final day of nominations is likely to see several senior leaders formally entering the race. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami is scheduled to file his nomination, along with former Ministers K.P. Munusamy, S.P. Velumani, and Dindigul C. Srinivasan.

From the BJP, state President Nainar Nagenthran, Union Minister of State L. Murugan, former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, and BJP Mahila Morcha national president Vanathi Srinivasan are also expected to submit their nominations.

With the nomination phase drawing to a close, the focus will soon shift to scrutiny and withdrawals, setting the stage for an intense and closely watched electoral battle in Tamil Nadu.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The one nomination from a third-gender candidate in Villivakkam is a historic and welcome step. Inclusion matters. Hope this encourages more participation from all sections of society in future elections. 🙏
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Karthik V
Karur with 84 candidates and Madurai South with just 3! What a contrast. Shows where the real political battles are. The independents in Karur might just split the vote and change the game.
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Sarah B
Following TN politics from abroad. The high-profile filings today with EPS and BJP leaders will set the tone. It's going to be a very interesting contest. The scrutiny process next is crucial to filter out non-serious candidates.
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Manish T
Hope the candidates focus on real issues - water, jobs, infrastructure. Sometimes with so many independents, the campaign gets noisy without substance. Let's see who talks about development.
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Anjali F
Respectfully, while the numbers show participation, the article doesn't mention the background of these candidates. How many are actually qualified beyond party affiliation? We need doctors, teachers, engineers in the assembly too, not just career politicians.

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