Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Madurantakam By-Poll EVM Symbol Work Begins Amid Tight Security
Officials have started preparing voting machines for the Madurantakam by-election.
The election is planned for October 6.
Each machine will show the symbols of 27 candidates and NOTA.
NOTA means voters can choose none of the listed candidates.
Officials say 52 polling booths need special attention.
Of these, 37 are considered very sensitive.
More security officers and cameras will be used at the booths.
Teams are also checking for unreported cash and have already seized ₹15.9 lakh.
Candidate symbols were fixed on electronic voting machines from Sunday for the Madurantakam by-poll scheduled for October 6.
Officials identified 52 sensitive polling booths, including 37 classified as very sensitive.
The EVMs will display symbols for 27 candidates and NOTA, totaling 28 symbols.
Flying squads have seized unaccounted cash worth ₹15.9 lakh and will increase from six to 12 teams.
CCTVs will cover every polling booth, while 3,000 police personnel will be deployed, including 1,300 at counting centres.
- Who
- Election officials, candidates, their agents, flying squads, and security personnel are involved.
- What
- Officials began fixing candidate symbols on EVMs for the Madurantakam by-poll.
- When
- The work began on Sunday; polling is scheduled for October 6.
- Where
- Madurantakam, with security arrangements covering 52 sensitive polling booths.
- Why
- To prepare the EVMs and strengthen monitoring and security for the by-poll.
- Polling date
- October 6
- Candidates
- 27 candidates
- EVM symbols
- 28 symbols, including NOTA
- Sensitive booths
- 52
- Very sensitive booths
- 37
- Cash seized
- ₹15.9 lakh in unaccounted cash
- Police deployment
- 3,000 personnel, including 1,300 at counting centres
- Flying squads
- Six currently deployed, planned to increase to 12