Chennai, April 6 -- As the election scenario momentum in Tamil Nadu picking up, the filing of nominations for the April 23 Assembly elections, came to a close on Monday afternoon, with more 4,000 candidates filing their papers so far.
As the filing of nominations came to a close at 3.00 PM, a final picture on the number of candidates who has entered the fray would be known by this evening or tonight.
According to the Election Commission, more than 1,000 candidates have filed their papers, taking the total numbers to 4,350. The authorities are collecting details from all seats after which a final picture will be known.
Among the top leaders of various political parties who filed their papers on the last day included AIADMK General Secreta...