Decision will be taken on plea to hold single phase polls in Tamil Nadu: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

CHENNAI: (Feb 27) Terming the recently concluded SIR of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu as a model for the country and a great success, CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Friday said parties in the state have suggested holding Assembly polls in a single phase and a decision on it would be taken after considering all the factors.

The Election Commission's decision over 'phases for polls' will be known once the election schedule is announced, he said, adding the Assembly election in Tamil Nadu will set a record in bettering the polls in Bihar.

Addressing a press conference here, the Chief Election Commissioner said: "The take away from Bihar is that it has been the most flawless elections held in the recent decades and I have been assured by all the collectors, SPs and the entire electoral machinery, including enforcement agencies that Tamil Nadu is going to set records and will be much better than Bihar."