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Journalists face access and facility issues at counting centres in Madurai during 2026 Assembly count
Journalists covering the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly count in Madurai district encountered access problems to counting centres and reported substandard facilities, including a media centre housed in a shed, at several venues. The issues were noted at counting locations including Government Arts and Science College in Kappalur and centres for Thirupparankundram and Thirumangalam constituencies.
Why It Matters
Raising concerns about media access and facility provisions during election counting highlights transparency and the ability of journalists to report accurately on the outcome.
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Media centre facilities questioned at Thirupparankundram/Thirumangalam centre
May 4, 2026
Journalists at the counting centre for Thirupparankundram and Thirumangalam Assembly constituencies also reported a lack of adequate facilities at the media centre.
Media centre at Government Arts and Science College, Kappalur, criticised for poor facilities
May 4, 2026
At the Government Arts and Science College in Kappalur, where counting was taking place, journalists complained about facilities at the media centre, which was reportedly set up in a shed.
Counting day reports: journalists face access issues across Madurai district
May 4, 2026
On the counting day for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, journalists covering counting across 10 Madurai district constituencies reported difficulty accessing counting centres in several locations, with some noting a lack of basic facilities at the venues.