The Times of India

Only 5 days to file nominations for assembly polls as holidays cut window: Tamil Nadu chief electoral officer Archana Patnaik

Tamil Nadu's election nomination period is compressed to five days due to government holidays between March 30 and April 6. Polling is scheduled for April 23, with vote counting on May 4. Over 23 enforcement departments are involved in implementing the Model Code of Conduct, with significant cash and goods already seized.