Chennai — With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections approaching, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Gyanesh Kumar is scheduled to visit Tamil Nadu on 26 and 27th February 2026 to review preparedness for the upcoming poll exercise. The announcement comes as the State gears up for what is expected to be one of the most closely watched electoral contests of the year.
According to official notifications, the CEC will be in Chennai and other key locations to assess arrangements across multiple fronts, including poll logistics, voter facilitation measures, security deployment and model code of conduct enforcement. Sources indicate that the visit will include interactions with State election officials, senior police personnel and representatives of civic authorities to ensure that the Election Commission’s guidelines are fully operational ahead of polling.
The visit marks a critical milestone in the election calendar. As election machinery moves into high gear, meticulous groundwork is under way to finalise voter rolls, train personnel deployed at polling stations, and ensure adequate infrastructure from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to accessibility provisions for differently-abled voters.
While the exact itinerary of the Chief Election Commissioner has not been released, officials say the review will include site visits to key administrative and urban centres, with a particular focus on sensitive constituencies and logistics hubs. “Ensuring a free, fair and peaceful election is our guiding priority,” an election insider said, underlining the importance of coordination between State and central agencies.
Political parties across the spectrum are closely watching the developments. With the State poised for a high-stakes contest and multiple alliances being stitched together, the election date announcement and inspection by the top poll authority are expected to add momentum to campaign strategies and organisational planning.
The Chief Election Commissioner’s visit coming at a time of heightened political activity is designed to reassure voters and administrators alike that the Commission is engaged proactively in ensuring robust electoral arrangements. It also provides an early cue that the formal countdown to polling day is underway.
