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Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin Flies to Dubai with Family After Polling

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin flew to Dubai with his family after the first phase of assembly polls concluded. Chief Minister MK Stalin voted in Chennai, urging citizens to participate in the democratic process. Stalin faces a tough contest in Kolathur from TVK's VS Babu and AIADMK's P Santhana Krishnan. The state recorded a high voter turnout of 84.80%, with counting scheduled for May 4.

Key Points: Udhayanidhi Stalin Travels to Dubai After Tamil Nadu Polls

  • Udhayanidhi Stalin travels to Dubai with family after polling
  • CM MK Stalin votes in Kolathur, faces multi-cornered challenge
  • High voter turnout of 84.80% in Tamil Nadu Phase I
  • Counting of votes set for May 4
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TamIl Nadu Depy CM Udhyanidhi Stalin flies abroad with family

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin flew to Dubai with family after the first phase of assembly polls. CM MK Stalin voted in Chennai, urging citizens to fulfill their democratic duty.

"Just come out and vote. I have been doing this for the last 25 years. My son is voting for the first time. - Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi"

Chennai, April 24

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin is reportedly travelling to Dubai for a short duration following the completion of polling of assembly polls.

He departed from Chennai International Airport on Friday morning, along with his family.

On Thursday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said that Tamil Nadu will win as he exercised his right to vote at the polling station in Chennai, urging people to do the same.

"Just like I exercised my right, everyone must fulfil their democratic duty, it is important...Tamil Nadu will win," he said.

Along with CM, his wife Durga Stalin, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin and other family members cast a vote at a polling station in Chennai.

Udhayanidhi Stalin's wife Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi said, "Just come out and vote. I have been doing this for the last 25 years. My son is voting for the first time."

MK Stalin contested elections at his bastion Kolathur Assembly constituency.

Stalin is facing a serious multi-cornered challenge from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) VS Babu and AIADMK's P Santhana Krishnan, along with NTK's Soundara Pandian Louther Seth. This has turned Kolathur into a high-voltage triangular contest, with actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK attempting to disrupt traditional vote banks while the AIADMK seeks to reclaim lost ground.

Stalin's electoral track record in Kolathur remains formidable. In 2021, he secured a massive 1,05,522 votes (61.4%), defeating AIADMK's Aadi Rajaram by a staggering margin of 70,384 votes. The election saw a voter turnout of 64.63% out of 2,68,296 electors.

Meanwhile, Udayanidhi Stalin contested the polls from the Chepuak-Triplicane assembly constituency, He is up against AIADMK's Adhi Rajaram, NTK's Ayisha Begum and TVK's D Selvam.

Meanwhile, the polling for Phase I of the Assembly elections concluded at 6 pm on Thursday, with Tamil Nadu recording a 84.80 per cent turnout, according to the data by the Election Commission of India.

The high turnout figures underline an active electoral exercise as polling drew to a close amid tight security arrangements across constituencies.

The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally some good governance! CM Stalin's track record in Kolathur is amazing - 61% votes last time shows people trust him. Udhayanidhi flying to Dubai is fine, man needs a vacation after campaigning hard. TN will win again! 🔥
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Deepu L
Why is this even news? So what if he went on a holiday after voting? Leaders are humans too. But I do think they should have waited till results day - May 4 is not far off. Still, woh sab chhodo, proud of TN's 84% turnout! Democracy in action 🇮🇳
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Varun X
This is fine, but let's be honest - first time my family noticed that Udhayanidhi was contesting from Chepauk while daddy CM is in Kolathur. Strong family political dynasty vibes. Great they voted together, but TN needs fresh faces too, not just Stalin clan. 🤔
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Nisha Z
Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi saying she has been voting for 25 years - that's commitment! And her son voting first time is adorable. This family shows democratic participation matters. Dubai trip after voting? Smart move to avoid post-poll tension. Enjoy! 🛫
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Aman W
Rich people privileges 👀 Common voter can't even dream of Dubai trip after voting. But at least they exercised their franchise properly unlike some other politicians. 84% turnout is massive - that's the real story here! Counting on May 4 - fingers crossed for TVK vs DMK battle!

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