Press Release

Total number of nomination papers filed in 7 Assembly constituencies.

The process of receiving nomination papers in all 7 Assembly constituencies of Dindigul district commenced on 30.03.2026. Accordingly, the details of the total nomination papers received in the 7 Assembly constituencies of Dindigul district from 30.03.2026 to 06.04.2026 (today) are as follows. [PDF 77KB]

TNLA -2026 – An awareness program was held for more than 600 first-generation voters

An awareness program was held for more than 600 first-generation voters, male and female, to emphasize 100% election turnout by drawing the Devanku awareness logo named DINDU and decorating it with 20 types of vegetables. PDF 64KB

TNLA-2026 – A wall painting competition was held for 40 students from 10 colleges.

In anticipation of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Elections 2026, a mural painting competition was held on the walls of the District Collector’s Camp office for 40 students from 10 colleges in Dindigul district, emphasizing the environment and 100% election turnout. [PDF 64KB]

TNLA 2026 – General Elections – voter awareness program conducted for first-time voters

TNLA – General Elections Mr.S.Saravanan, I.A.S., DEO/District Collector, inaugurated and created awareness regarding a voter awareness program—conducted for first-time voters and the general public at the model polling station established at the C.S.I. Government-Aided Middle School, located within the Palayamkottai Panchayat limits of the Athoor Assembly Constituency. [PDF 74KB] . .

In summer days children must be prevented from visiting unsafe water bodies

During the summer holidays, children must be prevented from visiting unsafe water bodies. [PDF 57KB]

Assembly Election – Nomination Received Details

Details of total nomination papers received in 7 Assembly constituencies in Dindigul district from 30.03.2026 to 04.04.2026 [PDF 77KB]

District Electoral Officer Inspects Counting Centre.

The District Electoral Officer and District Collector, Mr. S. Saravanan, I.A.S., today (03.04.2026) personally visited and inspected the ongoing preparatory works and security arrangements at the Muthanampatti Anna University College of Engineering, where the vote counting centre has been established. [PDF 67 KB]

Flying Squad and Surveillance Teams Report Seizures on April 3, 2026.

In Dindigul district, on 03.04.2026, the details of seizures made by the Flying Squad Teams (FST) and Static Surveillance Teams (SST), which were engaged in election monitoring duties, are as follows. [PDF 59 KB]

District Electoral Officer Conducts Surprise Inspection with Police Superintendent.

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly General Elections 2026, the District Electoral Officer and District Collector, Mr. C. Saravanan, I.A.S., conducted an on-the-spot surprise inspection today (03.04.2026) in Dindigul District, in the presence of District Superintendent of Police, Mr. P. Pradeep, I.P.S. The inspection focused on the night-time election monitoring activities being carried out by […]

Details of items seized by the Flying Surveillance Team (FST) and the Static Surveillance Team (SST).

As part of the election monitoring activities in Dindigul District today (02.04.2026), the details of items seized by the Flying Squad (FST) and the Static Surveillance Team (SST) are as follows.[PDF 58KB]

Details of the total nomination papers received in the 7 Assembly Constituencies of Dindigul District

The process of receiving nomination papers in all 7 Assembly Constituencies of Dindigul District commenced on 30.03.2026. Accordingly, as of today (02.04.2026), the details of the total nomination papers received in the 7 Assembly Constituencies of Dindigul District are as follows.[PDF 76KB]

The Election Commission has announced a change in the Election Observer

The details of the change of appointed election observers for Dindigul District 132-Dindigul Assembly Constituency and 133-Vedasandur Assembly Constituency are as follows[PDF 53KB]

Paid Leave for Workers on Election Day under Section 135B to Ensure 100% Voting Participation.

All workers with voting rights, including daily-wage, temporary, and contract employees working in factories, construction companies, and public sector organizations in the Dindigul and Theni districts, who are from the states of Kerala, Assam, and the Union Territory of Puducherry, should be granted paid leave under Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, […]

One Vote, One Tree – Awareness Event

An awareness event conducted to emphasize 100% voter turnout in the election

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly General Elections 2026, Assistant Collector (Training) Dr. S. Vinothini, I.A.S., inaugurated an awareness programme held today (02.04.2026) at the Slender Loris Conservation Centre in Ayyalur, Dindigul district, to emphasize 100% voter turnout among first-generation college student voters.[PDF 70KB]

Meeting regarding adherence to the Model Code of Conduct.

Assembly General Election 2026- A meeting was conducted with petrol bunk owners and gas cylinder distributors regarding compliance with the Model Code of Conduct.[PDF 414 KB]

Assembly General Election 2026 – Polling Station Inspection.

In connection with the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Election 2026, the polling station located in the 132-Dindigul Assembly Constituency was inspected in person by the District Election Officer/ District Collector, Thiru.S.Saravanan, I.A.S.,[PDF 63 KB]    

Assembly General Election 2026 – A marathon event to promote voting.

2026 Legislative Assembly General Election – A marathon event to promote voting.[PDF 66KB]

Assembly General Election 2026 – Review meeting on the ongoing election expenditure monitoring.

2026 Legislative Assembly General Election – Review Meeting on Ongoing Election-Related Expenditures. [PDF 413 KB]

Seizure Details Released by Flying Squads and SST Teams.

Assembly General Election 2026-Details of the seizures made by the Flying Squad Teams (FST) and the Static Surveillance Teams (SST) are as follows. [PDF 58 KB]

Assembly General Election 2026 – Sveep Awareness.(Mahalir Thittam)

Prior to the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Elections, a voter awareness session was held at the Transgender Colony in Reddiyapatti, Dindigul District, emphasizing the importance of 100% voter turnout. [PDF 65 KB]

Seizure Details Released by Flying Squads and SST Teams.

Assembly General Election 2026-Details of the seizures made by the Flying Squad Teams (FST) and the Static Surveillance Teams (SST) are as follows. [PDF 58 KB]

Nomination Papers Filed for All 7 Dindigul Constituencies.

Assembly General Election 2026-Nomination papers were received for Dindigul District’s seven Assembly Constituencies. [PDF 74 KB]

Assembly General Election 2026 – Sveep Awareness.(Mahalir Thittam)

In anticipation of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Election 2026, a voter awareness program emphasizing 100% voter participation was held on the grounds of the Dindigul District Collectorate, where 85 women Self-Help Group members drew rangoli with various election awareness messages. Thiru.S.Saravanan, I.A.S., the District Election Officer and District Collector, paid a visit to […]

Assembly General Election 2026 – Sveep Awareness.(DDRO)

In preparation for the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Election 2026, an awareness programme for people with disabilities emphasizing 100% voter turnout was held today (30.03.2026) at the Dindigul District Collectorate’s Conference Hall, presided over by the District Election Officer and District Collector Thiru. S. Saravanan, I.A.S., [PDF 78 KB]  

Assembly General Election 2026 – Sveep Awareness.

Ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Elections, Mr. S. Saravanan, I.A.S., District Election Officer and District Collector, flagged off an election awareness rally—attended by over 2,100 female students—at the campus of Dindigul M.V.M. Government College for Women, emphasizing the importance of 100% voter turnout.   [PDF 74 KB]

Seizure Details Released by Flying Squads and SST Teams.

2026 Assembly General Elections – Details of Seizures by Flying Squads (FST) and Static Surveillance Teams (SST). [PDF 137 KB]

Assembly General Election 2026 – TASMAC Shops Closed.

Assembly General Election 2026 – TASMAC Shops Closed. [PDF 53 KB]

First Phase Training Reviewed by District Electoral Officer.

Assembly General Election 2026 – Sveep Awareness.

In connection with the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Election 2026, the District Election Officer and District Collector, Thiru C. Saravanan, I.A.S., created awareness at the Dindigul Kamarajar Bus Stand by pasting stickers containing election awareness messages on buses and auto-rickshaws. [PDF 69 KB]  

Sveep Awareness 2026

On behalf of the Horticulture Department, an awareness emblem of the Devangu designed in the name ‘DINDU’ using 20 varieties of fruits and vegetables was inaugurated by the District Election Officer and District Collector, Thiru C. Saravanan, I.A.S.. [PDF 78 KB]    

TASMAC Shops Closed

Mahavir Jayanti — Ban on Liquor Sales. [PDF 45 KB]

Seizure Details Released by Flying Squads and SST Teams.

Assembly General Election 2026-Details of the seizures made by the Flying Squad Teams (FST) and the Static Surveillance Teams (SST) are as follows. [PDF 55 KB]

Nomination Filing Details.

Assembly General Election 2026- Details about nomination filing. [PDF 47 KB]

EVMs Distributed to Assembly Constituencies.

Tamil Nadu Assembly General Election 2026 – Under the chairmanship of the District Election Officer / District Collector, electronic voting machines were distributed constituency-wise as per the details given below. [PDF 66 KB]

SVEEP Awareness Drive Conducted in Cooperative Stores.

In anticipation of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Elections, Mr. S. Saravanan, I.A.S., District Election Officer and District Collector, launched a campaign at the Pandian Nagar Cooperative Store (located in R.M. Colony, Dindigul) to raise election awareness by affixing awareness stickers to the 1,381 cooperative stores operating in the Dindigul District. [PDF 72 […]

District Election Officer Review Polling Arrangements in Natham Constituency.

The District Election Officer and District Collector, Mr. C. Saravanan, IAS, personally visited and inspected the check posts and polling stations under the 131–Natham Assembly Constituency. [PDF 66 KB]  

Dindigul & Madurai District Election Officer Inspect Parali Pudur Check Post.

Ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Elections, the Parali Pudur check post located on the Dindigul–Madurai border was inspected in person by the District Election Officer / District Collector of Dindigul, Mr. C. Saravanan, IAS, and the District Election Officer / District Collector of Madurai, Mr. K. J. Praveen Kumar, IAS. [PDF 61KB]

District Election Officer Inspects EVM and VVPAT Dispatch.

The DEO & District Collector inspected the dispatch of EVMs and VVPATs to seven assembly constituencies in the Dindigul district. [PDF 66KB]      

Election Complaint Inquiry Committees Constituted.

Following the announcement of the Tamil Nadu Assembly General Election–2026 by the Election Commission of India on 15.03.2026, and subsequent to the publication of the 7 Assembly Constituencies in Dindigul district, separate committees have been constituted to inquire into complaints related to election observers and to carry out monitoring activities. [PDF 54 KB]

Nodal Officer Appointed for Disabled & Senior Voters.

After the announcement of elections on 15.03.2026 by the Election Commission of India, a Nodal Officer along with supporting staff has been appointed in Dindigul district to ensure adequate facilities are provided to differently-abled voters and voters above 85 years of age, enabling them to participate in the electoral process. [PDF 51 KB]

SVEEP Awareness Campaign.

Assembly General Election 2026-To promote 100% voter turnout, the District Election Officer and District Collector distributed pamphlets and pasted election stickers on gas cylinders. [PDF 73 KB]

Training Sessions Held for Polling Staff.

Assembly General Election 2026 – Training Classes for Polling Officials. [PDF 74 KB]

Signature & Selfie Point Awareness Campaign

Assembly General Election 2026 – The District Election Officer and District Collector inaugurated a voter awareness program at the Collectorate, including a pledge signing board and selfie stand. [PDF 68 KB]  

First Randomization of EVMs & VVPATs for 7 Constituencies Conducted.

The first randomization of EVMs & VVPATs allocated to 7 Assembly constituencies was held today (23.3.2026) at the District Collectorate under the chairmanship of DEO/District Collector in the presence of recognized political parties. [PDF 80 KB]

Form 12-D Distributed to Persons with Disabilities and Seniors.

Assembly General Election 2026 – Distribution of Form 12-D to Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens aged 85 and above. [PDF 126 KB]

District Election Officer Oversees Training on Postal Ballot Handling.

A training session and a review meeting regarding the receipt of postal ballots were conducted today (21.03.2026) at the NIC Conference Hall of the Dindigul District Collectorate, under the chairmanship of the Dindigul District Election Officer. [PDF 46 KB]

2301 Polling Stations Set Up Across Seven Assembly Constituencies.

The Election Commission of India has released the schedule for the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Election-2026 (Announcement of Election) on (15.03.2026). A total of 2301 (2301 primary polling stations) polling stations have been set up in all the seven assembly constituencies in Dindigul district.[PDF 37 KB]

A meeting of Zonal Officers was held under the chairmanship of the DEO.

Assembly General Election 2026-A meeting of Zonal Officers was held under the chairmanship of the DEO.[PDF 44 KB]

First Randomization Process for Initial Allotment of EVMs and VVPATs.

Assembly General Election 2026 – The first randomization process for the initial allocation of EVMs and VVPATs.[PDF 50 KB]