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736 polling booths across The Nilgiris gear up for election day
Nilgiris District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru announced on April 22, 2026 that all 736 polling booths across the district's three Assembly segments have geared up for election day, following the dispatch of EVMs, VVPATs and control units. The preparations include arrangements for electricity, water availability, restrooms and ramps for differently abled voters.
Why It Matters
The readiness declaration underscores logistical preparedness for the Assembly elections in Nilgiris and highlights accessibility arrangements for voters with disabilities.
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Dispatch of EVMs, VVPATs and Control Units to polling stations and gearing up of 736 booths
April 22, 2026
Nilgiris District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru stated after the dispatch of Electronic Voting Machines, VVPATs and Control Units to polling stations that all 736 polling booths across the three Assembly segments in the district have geared up for election day. She noted arrangements for electricity supply, water availability, restrooms and ramps to assist differently abled voters.