Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin praised the people of the state for their strong participation in the Assembly elections, highlighting a record voter turnout of 84.69% and describing the polling process as peaceful and orderly.
Taking to social media, Stalin termed the elections a “Democratic Festival”, applauding citizens for their commendable sense of civic responsibility. He emphasized that the elections concluded without any major untoward incidents, reflecting the maturity and discipline of the electorate.
#TNElections2026 ஜனநாயகத் திருவிழா: சாதனை வாக்குப்பதிவு; பாராட்டுக்குரிய மக்களின் பொறுப்புணர்வு!
🗳️ எப்போதும் போல பெரிய அசம்பாவிதங்கள் ஏதுமின்றி அமைதியான முறையில் நடந்து முடிந்துள்ளது தமிழ்நாடு தேர்தல்.
🗳️ 84.69% என்ற சாதனை அளவில் வாக்களித்து, ஜனநாயகத்தைப் பாதுகாத்திடும்… pic.twitter.com/q4rS5PuUDU
— M.K.Stalin – தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) April 23, 2026
The Chief Minister acknowledged the dedication of voters who braved intense summer heat and traveled long distances to cast their votes. Many, he noted, are already returning to their workplaces after fulfilling their democratic duty.
Stalin also reflected on the mindset driving the high turnout, stating that voters viewed the election not as “just one vote,” but as “an election for an entire generation.” He commended citizens for recognizing the significance of their participation in shaping the future.
Concluding his message, Stalin expressed confidence in the outcome, declaring, “Tamil Nadu has voted, May 4, Tamil Nadu will win!”
The high turnout marks one of the most significant participation levels in the state’s electoral history, underlining the continued strength of democratic engagement in Tamil Nadu.
