Amid high voter turnout for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, two newly married couples, one in Tirupathur and another in Tiruchirappalli, arrived at polling booths in their wedding attire to cast their votes and fulfil their democratic duty.
Voting is currently underway for 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, with voters in significant numbers turning up at polling stations. The voting began at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm.
Newlyweds Exercise Franchise in Wedding Attire
Amid a visible enthusiasm among the voters, a newly married couple arrived at a polling booth in Tirupathur to cast their votes. Dressed in their wedding attire, the couple drew the attention of everyone around. Smiling warmly, they stepped forward to cast their votes and fulfil their civic duty.
In another similar instance, a newly-married couple visited a polling booth at KAP Viswanatham Higher Secondary School in the Tiruchirappalli West constituency and cast their votes, fulfilling their democratic responsibility. They also appealed to the public to exercise their right to vote.
High Voter Turnout Recorded
Tamil Nadu witnessed 70 per cent polling till 3 pm on Thursday, according to the Election Commission of India data.
Polling for the 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu and 152 constituencies in West Bengal began amid tight security this morning. Voting will conclude at 6 pm today. (ANI)
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