Assembly Elections 2026: TVK Unveils Manifesto, Postal Voting Begins, and Political Rhetoric Intensifies The Tamil Nadu-based political party TVK is set to release its election manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections on April 16, 2026. The party’s general secretary, Bussy N Anand, announced via social media that the document will be unveiled during a meeting of party functionaries in Chennai. The manifesto is expected to outline the party’s policy priorities ahead of the vote, which will determine the state’s political landscape. In parallel, postal voting for senior citizens aged 85 and above, as well as individuals with benchmark disabilities, will commence across all 16 Assembly constituencies in Chennai district. The process, which runs from April 16 to April 18, will cover 8,947 voters who have opted for home voting through Form 12D. Polling will take place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the residences of eligible voters, according to a press release. Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has begun distributing Voter Information Slips (VIS) for the Assembly elections. The initiative is currently active in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, where Phase 1 polling is scheduled for April 23. The VIS aims to provide voters with essential details about the electoral process, including polling locations and candidate information. Political tensions have also escalated ahead of the elections. Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas criticized Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, suggesting that the latter would continue working in Delhi to bolster the party’s national presence. Brittas referenced Venugopal’s potential role as a Chief Minister candidate for the Congress in Kerala, should the party secure a majority in the state.#chennai #tamil_nadu #election_commission_of_india #tvk #rajya_sabha_mp_john_brittas
