Over 18% cast turnout in first two hours in Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu witnessed brisk polling in 232 Assembly constituencies today with over 18 per cent voters exercising their franchise by 9 AM.

According to a senior electoral official, 18.3 per cent voters had cast their votes.

Election Commission had deferred polling in Aravakurichi and Thanjavur following allegations of bribing of voters.

Following the Election Commission's decision, polling is being held in 232 of the 234 Assembly constituencies.

Polling in Aravakurichi and Thanjavur will be held on May 23 and counting of votes on May 25.

For the rest of the 232 segments, counting will be as per schedule on May 19.