The Election Commission of India has set April 6, 2026, as the last date for filing nominations for the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, which will cover all 234 constituencies. As of April 5, a total of 3,430 nominations have been submitted, with many candidates filing multiple nominations. The scrutiny of these nominations is scheduled for April 7, and candidates will have until April 9 to withdraw their nominations if they choose. Voting is planned for April 23, with polling hours from 7 am to 6 pm. Additionally, the Election Commission has urged enforcement authorities to ensure that citizens are not inconvenienced during inspections related to election directives. As of April 5, authorities have seized cash worth ₹30 crore (approximately $3.6 million USD) and drugs valued at ₹67 crore (approximately $8.1 million USD) as part of their surveillance efforts.