Tamil Nadu bypolls record 83.86% turnout in Madurantakam and 78.53% in Dharapuram

In Tamil Nadu, voting was held today for the by polls for the reserved constituencies Dharapuram and Madurantakam. According to the latest updates, the voting percentage in Madurantakam is 83.86% and in Dharapuram it is 78.53%.
 
A total of 27 contestants are in the fray for the by poll at Madurantakam and a total of 30 contestants at Dharapuram Assembly constituencies. Voting was by and large peaceful. Counting of votes will take place on the 9th of this month.