Voters queuing up to exercise their franchise at a polling booth in the Vellore Assembly constituency on April 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: C. VENKATACHALAPATHY The rate of rise in votes polled during the Assembly polls over the previous election (2021) marks the lowest in the last 15 years, despite Tamil Nadu registering a record turnout in terms of percentage. The figure of the rise is about 5.5%, whereas it was 6.22% in 2021; 18.5% in 2016; and 11.4% in 2011. Published – April 25, 2026 12:48 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 RTC strike called off after marathon talks lead to common ground between govt and unions Tamil Nadu election 2026: Chief Minister Stalin commends people of State for record voter turnout