Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Archana Patnaik addressing the media after the publication of final electoral roll following the conduct of Special intensive Revision (SIR) across the State, at the Secretariat in Chennai on February 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam : A total of 50 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been initially allotted to Tamil Nadu by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, in connection with general elections to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik said on Monday (February 23, 2026). The CAPF personnel have been allotted for area domination, confidence building measures, among others. “The initial 50 companies of CPAF will be inducted on March 10 to Tamil Nadu,” the officer said. Published – February 24, 2026 10:11 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation 5 kids among 6 killed as massive fire tears through Meerut house; short circuit suspected 'Essential for unifying society': Mohan Bhagwat bats for nationwide UCC