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Thoothukudi Collector bars political parties from using vehicles to ferry voters
The Thoothukudi District Collector and District Election Officer Vishu Mahajan instructed political parties not to use any vehicles to transport voters to polling booths. The directive came as a consultative meeting with recognised parties discussed rules for the silent period ahead of Tamil Nadu's General Assembly elections on April 23, 2026. The meeting was held at the Thoothukudi District Collectorate.
Why It Matters
The rule aims to prevent potential campaigning through transportation of voters and to enforce compliance during the silent period leading up to the polling day.
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Thoothukudi District Collector instructs parties not to use vehicles to transport voters
April 21, 2026
Thoothukudi District Collector and District Election Officer Vishu Mahajan instructed political parties not to use any vehicles to transport voters to polling booths.
Consultative meeting with recognised political parties at Thoothukudi Collectorate
April 21, 2026
A consultative meeting was held at the Thoothukudi District Collectorate with participation of recognised political parties to discuss rules to be followed by parties and candidates during the last 48 hours before polling, known as the silent period.