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Rajinikanth Casts Vote in Tamil Nadu Polls, Ajith Joins Electoral Process

Megastar Rajinikanth cast his vote at a polling booth in Stella Maris College, Chennai, as Tamil Nadu's Assembly elections commenced. Actor Ajith Kumar also participated, voting at a station in Thiruvanmiyur. The state's electorate is massive, with over 5.73 crore registered voters, including a significant number of first-time voters. The main electoral contest is between the DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA, with actor Vijay's new party potentially creating a three-way fight.

Key Points: Rajinikanth Votes in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2024

  • Rajinikanth votes in Chennai
  • Ajith casts his ballot
  • Over 5.73 crore electorate
  • DMK vs AIADMK-NDA contest
  • Vijay's party makes debut
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Tamil Nadu polls: Superstar Rajinikanth casts his vote in Chennai

Superstar Rajinikanth casts his vote in Chennai as Tamil Nadu Assembly elections see high voter turnout. Key contests and electoral details inside.

"The state's electorate comprises over 5.73 crore voters - Archana Patnaik, Tamil Nadu CEO"

Chennai, April 23

Megastar Rajinikanth arrived at polling booth number 237 at Stella Maris College in Chennai on Thursday to cast his vote as polling for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections is underway.

The actor was seen reaching the polling station to cast his vote. After casting his vote the megastar showed his inked finger.

Polling is being held across Tamil Nadu as part of the ongoing Assembly elections, with several prominent personalities participating in the democratic process.

Actor S Ajith Kumar cast his vote at a polling station in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, as several prominent personalities joined voters across the state in the electoral process.Polling for the Assembly elections began in Tamil Nadu amid tight security on Thursday. The voting will conclude at 6:00 pm today.The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Archana Patnaik said that the state's electorate comprises over 5.73 crore voters, featuring 2,93,04,905 female voters, 2,80,30,658 male voters, and 7,728 third-gender voters. The poll body is also catering to 14,59,039 first-time voters and 68,501 service voters, with 4,18,541 postal votes already received. Furthermore, 62 counting centres have already been established to ensure a smooth process after the high-stakes voting concludes.

The main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, which includes the Congress, DMDK and VCK, and the National Democratic Alliance led by AIADMK with BJP and PMK as allies.With the DMK banking on its Dravidian 2.0 model, the AIADMK-led NDA is fighting for a comeback. Actor-turned-politician Vijay is also set to make his electoral debut with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which could turn the contest into a three-way fight.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Good to see celebrities fulfilling their civic duty. However, I wish the media focus was equally on the common voter standing in long queues under the sun. They are the real heroes of democracy today.
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Rohit P
The numbers are staggering! Over 5.7 crore voters. That's the power of Tamil Nadu. This three-way fight with DMK, AIADMK-NDA, and now Vijay's TVK is going to be very interesting. May the best team win for the state's development.
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Sarah B
As an observer from outside, it's impressive to see such high voter engagement and the detailed planning by the Election Commission. The inclusion of third-gender voters and service voters is a progressive step. More power to Indian democracy!
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Karthik V
First-time voters, please choose wisely. Look beyond fan following for actors. Look at the manifesto, the work done, and the vision for Tamil Nadu's future. Jobs, education, and infrastructure matter more than anything else.
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Meera T
My family in Chennai just voted. They said the process was smooth. Fingers crossed for a stable government that works for all sections of society. The high number of women voters is a very positive sign 🙏

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