Sporadic incidents reported in a few places; DMK cadre stage protest alleging cash distribution
Polling was largely peaceful in Tiruvallur district, which comprises 10 Assembly constituencies, but for sporadic incidents and protests in a few places. The district registered 69.3% turnout.
Of them, Tiruttani recorded the highest turnout of 79%. In Maduravoyal, the turnout was the lowest with 59.2%.
Many polling booths were crowded as early as 7 a.m. as people, particularly senior citizens, came in large numbers to vote. However, they had to wait in some booths as the polling process was either slow or delayed by about half-an-hour due to initial hiccups.
In seven places, including Thiruvalangadu and Pappanchatram, Poonamallee, polling was delayed by nearly 20-30 minutes due to issues in EVMs. Tension prevailed at a booth in Uthukottai for over half-an-hour due to an argument between agents of various political parties.
According to the police, though only one booth agent was…
