Post-SIR electorate drop drives turnout surge; votes remain steady compared to 2021 election - The HinduPublished - April 24, 2026 01:30 am ISTAs of 8 p.m. on polling day, voter turnout stood at 83.41%, significantly higher than 59.75% recorded in 2021 Assembly polls, as per ECI data; this is due to reduction in electorate from 40.57 lakh in 2021 to 28.93 lakh in 2026; number of electors who turned up in both elections remains close to 24 lakhThe reduction in the size of the electorate, following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, compared to the 2021 Assembly election, played a crucial role in the increase in voter turnout across all 16 Assembly segments in Chennai district on Thursday.Published - April 24, 2026 01:30 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }