Fri Jan 23 14:46:45 UTC 2026: # Tenkasi District Gears Up for Elections with Voter Awareness Drive

The Story:
Tenkasi District Collector A.K. Kamal Kishore has announced that over 40,000 Form Six applications for voter registration have been received as of January 22, 2026, with the deadline extended to January 30, 2026. The announcement came during a meeting with representatives of recognized political parties. The district is also implementing a voter awareness campaign, including mobile Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) demonstration vehicles in all five Assembly constituencies, to encourage participation, particularly among first-time voters.

The Collector emphasized the importance of voter enrollment and participation during a ‘Voters’ Awareness Day’ meeting at Sri Parasakthi College for Women in Courtallam. He urged students to encourage their families and communities to vote. Sub-Collector, Tenkasi Vaishnavi Paul was also present at the event.

Key Points:

  • Over 40,000 Form Six applications received by January 22, 2026 for voter registration in Tenkasi district.
  • Deadline for voter registration extended to January 30, 2026.
  • EVM demonstration booths and mobile vehicles are being deployed to raise voter awareness.
  • Collector A.K. Kamal Kishore stressed the importance of voter participation at a ‘Voters’ Awareness Day’ meeting.
  • Five Assembly constituencies covered: Sankarankovil (Reserved), Vasudevanallur (Reserved), Kadayanallur, Tenkasi and Alangulam.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Tenkasi district administration is actively working to ensure comprehensive voter registration and participation in upcoming elections.
  • Emphasis is being placed on educating first-time voters about the voting process through EVM demonstrations.
  • The extension of the voter registration deadline suggests a proactive approach to maximizing voter inclusion.

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