Tamil Nadu local body polls see high voter turnout

Tamil Nadu went to the polls on Monday for local body elections, with voters turning out in large numbers across the state. In Tiruchi, a 94-year-old woman, Nesamani, was seen showing the indelible ink mark on her finger after casting her vote at Kattur. Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa also cast her vote in the Chennai Corporation election, with officials marking her finger with indelible ink.

Long queues of women voters were reported at Threspuram in Tuticorin, which was identified as a sensitive booth. Collector Jayashree Muralidharan was also seen voting in Tiruchi after being marked with indelible ink by polling officials. The elections were conducted across the state, with officials ensuring smooth polling at various booths.