Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Online Nomination Facility Introduced Through Suvidha 2.0 App
Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a new online nomination and permission system through the Suvidha 2.0 application. The digital platform allows candidates and political parties to apply for various election-related permissions quickly and transparently.
The initiative is expected to simplify the process of obtaining approvals for election activities such as public meetings, rallies, and setting up temporary party offices.
Online Applications Through Suvidha Portal
Candidates can apply for permissions through the official Suvidha portal: https://suvidha.eci.gov.in
Through this portal or the Suvidha 2.0 mobile app, candidates can request approval for:
Public meetings and campaign rallies
- Election processions
- Temporary party offices
- Nomination-related permissions
Applicants must submit their request at least 48 hours before the event to receive approval.
Election Review Meeting in Chennai
A consultation meeting regarding the Model Code of Conduct and election arrangements was held on March 16 at the Ripon Building in Chennai.
The meeting was chaired by Kumaragurubaran, who is also the Chennai District Election Officer. Representatives from all recognized political parties attended the meeting.
Election Preparations in Chennai
Officials announced that Chennai has 16 Assembly constituencies, and 375 zonal teams consisting of police personnel and election officials have been formed to manage election duties.
These teams will handle key responsibilities such as:
- Preparing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)
- Transporting EVMs to polling stations
- Safely transferring machines to counting centers after voting
Polling Staff and Training
Around 16,500 polling officers will be appointed in Chennai for the election process. These officials will receive constituency-wise training to ensure smooth and transparent voting procedures.
Control Room and Helpline
A control room has been established at the Ripon Building to address election-related complaints and queries.
Toll-Free Helpline: 1800 425 7012
Candidate Election Expenditure Limit
The maximum expenditure limit for a candidate in one Assembly constituency is ₹40 lakh.
The Election Commission has also issued a standard rate c chart to political parties. Based on this chart, candidates’ campaign expenditures will be calculated and monitored to ensure compliance with election spending rules.
Who Can Apply Through Suvidha?
The Suvidha portal can be used by:
- Recognized political party officials
- Candidates contesting the election
- Authorized agents of candidates
The introduction of the Suvidha 2.0 digital system is expected to improve transparency, speed up approvals, and make election administration more efficient.
