DGP Silenthra Babu has said that the urban local government elections in Tamil Nadu were held peacefully.
Record: February 19, 2022 20:53
PM
Chennai,
Voting for 648 urban local bodies in Tamil Nadu, including 21 corporations, 138 municipalities and 489 municipalities, was held from 7 am to 5 pm today. Corona victims were allowed to vote from 5 to 6 p.m.
People lined up in long queues to cast their ballots as voting began at 7 p.m. Various parties, including members of the public, political leaders and cinema celebrities lined up to cast their ballots. Sealed voting machines were taken to the counting centers with heavy security.
In this situation, the urban local government elections in Tamil Nadu were held peacefully, said DGP Silenthra Babu. He added, “Violence was avoided in a few places as minor problems were quickly rectified and extra security was provided at tense polling stations. Appropriate legal action is being taken in some cases, ”the DGP said.