Polling Officials Used Serial Numbers, Not Voter Names
At polling booths 161 and 162 in Athikulam, Madurai North, officials called out serial numbers instead of voter names.
April 23, 2026
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Source: thehindu.com
During polling at booths 161 and 162 in Athikulam, Madurai North Assembly Constituency, presiding officers called out only the serial numbers of voters, not their names, according to verified reports from the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.
These booths primarily serve voters in the Tamil Nadu Government... area. The practice was confirmed by election officials on the ground, who stated that the method was used to streamline the voting process and maintain voter privacy.
No further details about the specific reasons or any official directives were immediately available from the Election Commission of India as of April 23, 2026.
ā Frequently Asked Questions
Why did officials use serial numbers instead of names?
To streamline the voting process and protect voter privacy, as confirmed by election officials on site.
Which polling booths used this method?
Booths 161 and 162 in Athikulam, Madurai North Assembly Constituency.
Was this practice officially approved?
No official directive from the Election Commission of India has been confirmed as of April 23, 2026.
