Chennai, March 30 -- Filing of nominations for the April 23 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu began on Monday and the candidates are left with just a four day window to file their papers for 234 seats, in view of government holidays.

In a release here Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Ms Archana Patnaik said nominations for the General elections to elect the 234-member Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, can be filed between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. from the Date of Notification, March 30, 2026 (Monday) till the last date for receipt of nominations, April 6, 2026 (Monday).

Since March 31, (Tuesday), April 1, (Wednesday), April 3 (Friday) and April 5 (Sunday) are public holidays declared by the Government under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the...