Tamil Nadu elections: Urban-rural divide narrows as poll percentage rises
Urban voters have significantly narrowed the turnout gap with rural areas in the recent election, with many urban centers recording substantial increases in absolute voter numbers.
This surge, alongside high turnouts in rural constituencies, suggests a successful electoral roll clean-up and heightened voter engagement, pushing the state's average to 85%.
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