Tamil Nadu Election Counting Day: Security and Technology in Focus

All preparations are underway for the vote counting on May 4 at 62 designated centers in Tamil Nadu. With 1.25 lakh personnel deployed and advanced security measures, this assembly election sees the DMK and AIADMK in a tough battle with the added element of new political players.

In Tamil Nadu, all preparations are set for the counting of votes on May 4 at 62 designated centers, confirmed Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik. The Assembly elections, held on April 23 across 234 constituencies, see major parties DMK and AIADMK in a high-stakes contest, further complicated by new entrants like Vijay's TVK and Seeman's NTK.

Security has been prioritized with a comprehensive three-tier system involving approximately 1.25 lakh personnel, including officials and micro-observers. The process kicks off early, with postal ballots counted from 8 AM and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) from 8.30 AM. To manage the vote tallying, 3,324 counting tables have been set across 234 halls for EVM votes and an additional 240 for postal ballots.

The integrity of the process is ensured by the deployment of 234 Counting Observers, along with a first-time initiative of QR code-based Photo Identity Cards, mandatory for authorized personnel accessing counting centers. The Election Commission has made the results accessible through the ECINET app and online portal results.eci.gov.in.