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Newlyweds Cast Votes in Wedding Attire After Tamil Nadu Ceremony

A newlywed couple in Kanchipuram made their wedding day memorable by heading directly to a polling booth to vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The groom, Ravi Rahul, emphasized voting as an essential civic duty that everyone must fulfill. The state is voting in a single phase for all 234 constituencies, with the main contest between the DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA. Several political leaders and celebrities also cast their votes on this significant polling day.

Key Points: Groom, Bride Vote After Wedding in Kanchipuram | Tamil Nadu Polls

  • Couple votes after wedding ceremony
  • Dressed in full wedding attire
  • Polling for 234 seats in single phase
  • DMK vs AIADMK-NDA main contest
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Tamil Nadu Polls: Groom casts vote along with bride after wedding in Kanchipuram

A Tamil Nadu couple, Ravi Rahul and Sivaranchani, went straight from their wedding to a polling booth to cast their votes in the 2026 Assembly elections.

"It is a duty everyone must fulfil. - Ravi Rahul"

Kanchipuram, April 23

In a heartwarming display of civic responsibility, a groom in Kanchipuram cast his vote along with his bride on Thursday immediately after their wedding ceremony.

Ravi Rahul, a resident of the Aram Valartheeswarar Temple area in Kanchipuram, is a construction engineer who runs a house-building firm. He married Sivaranchani, also a civil engineer from Virudhachalam, earlier this morning in Kanchipuram.

Soon after the wedding, the newlywed couple went together to a nearby private school serving as a polling booth. Dressed in their wedding attire, Ravi Rahul exercised his democratic right and cast his vote alongside his bride.

Speaking to ANI, Ravi Rahul emphasized the importance of voting, stating, "It is a duty everyone must fulfil."

He added that casting his vote on his wedding day made the occasion even more memorable. He also noted that the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, being held today (April 23, 2026), cover all 234 constituencies across the state, making it a significant event.

Meanwhile, several leaders, including Chief Minister MK Stalin, TVK chief Vijay, DMK minister KN Nehru, along with actors Rajinikanth and Dhurv Vikram, cast their votes this morning.

Polling officials and fellow voters at the booth congratulated the newlyweds for prioritizing their civic duty on such a special day.

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.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Respect! This is true patriotism. While many of us find excuses to skip voting, this couple made it a priority on one of the biggest days of their lives. Hope this motivates more people to go out and vote, especially the younger generation.
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Suresh O
Heartwarming to see, but let's be honest, this is also great PR for the political parties involved. The media coverage of such symbolic acts often overshadows the real issues people are voting on – jobs, water, infrastructure. We must look beyond the feel-good stories.
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Meera T
As a fellow Tamilian, I'm so proud! In our culture, the wedding day is packed with rituals. The fact that they took time out for this shows how seriously they take their democratic responsibility. Kudos to the couple! 🎉
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David E
Visiting from the US and reading this. This is incredible civic engagement. You rarely see this level of commitment back home. It's refreshing and speaks volumes about the importance of democracy in India. More power to them!
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Karthik V
Both are civil engineers, smart and responsible. This is the new India we need to see – educated, dutiful, and setting the right priorities. Hope their vote was an informed one, considering the critical issues facing Tamil Nadu.

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