Chennai Election 2026: Public Can Report Complaints to Observers in 16 Constituencies
Residents of Chennai can now directly report election-related complaints to appointed Election Observers across all 16 Assembly constituencies, either in person or via phone, according to District Election Officer and Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner J. Kumaragurubaran.
The Election Commission of India issued the official notification for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 on March 15. Following this, the Model Code of Conduct has come into effect across the state.
Chennai Voter Strength Crosses 28 Lakh
As part of election preparations, authorities have made extensive arrangements across Chennai.
Total voters: 28,30,936
Male voters: 13,65,763
Female voters: 14,64,344
Third gender voters: 829
To facilitate smooth voting, a total of 4,085 polling stations have been established across 978 locations in the city.
Each constituency is being managed by a dedicated team, including a Returning Officer, Assistant Returning Officer, and Additional Assistant Returning Officer.
Complaint Mechanism for Voters
To ensure free and fair elections, Election Observers have been deployed in all constituencies. Citizens can:
- Visit designated offices in person
- Call official helpline numbers
to report issues such as violations of election rules, cash distribution, or misuse of authority.
Key Contact Numbers for Election Observers
R.K. Nagar – 89258 15411
Kolathur / Villivakkam – 89258 15413
Egmore (SC) – 89258 15415
Royapuram – 89258 15417
Chepauk–Triplicane / Thousand Lights – 89258 15419
Anna Nagar / Virugambakkam – 89258 15421
Saidapet / T. Nagar – 89258 15423
Mylapore / Velachery – 89258 15425
Complaints can also be submitted at locations such as the Government Guest House in Chepauk during specified hours.
Citizens Urged to Ensure Fair Elections
Officials have encouraged the public to actively participate in maintaining transparency by reporting any irregularities immediately. Timely complaints can help authorities take swift action and ensure a smooth and fair electoral process.
