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Tamil Nadu election 2026: Polling booths in some gated communities across Chennai help boost turnout
Residents of some gated communities in Chennai and neighbouring districts were allowed to cast votes within their premises during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The arrangement reportedly boosted turnout in places like Prince Village Phase II, Tondiarpet, where two polling booths, including a green booth, were set up in a party hall. Some residents in southern suburbs said they missed out on the facility despite applying.
Why It Matters
The move highlights attempts to improve voter convenience and accessibility, but uneven access could affect turnout and perceptions of fairness.
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Gated-community polling booths boost turnout in Chennai for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
April 23, 2026
Residents of some gated communities in Chennai and neighbouring districts were allowed to cast their votes within their premises during the Assembly election on Thursday, April 23, 2026, as a measure to improve voter convenience. In Prince Village Phase II, Tondiarpet, residents voted in large numbers because two polling booths, including a green booth to promote environmental awareness, were set up in the party hall. The report also notes that many residents in the southern suburbs said they missed out on the facility despite applying for it.