Public holiday on November 19 for wards going to polls

Chennai: The government has declared a public holiday on November 19 in three constituencies which go to polls on that day.

An order issued by chief secretary P Rama Mohana Rao said all employees working in Karur, Thanjavur and Madurai districts, and those in neighbouring districts registered as voters in Aravukurichi, Thanjavur, and Thiruparankundram constituencies will be given a paid holiday that day.

There are 91 candidates in the fray in Aravakurichi, Thanjavur and Tiruparankundram. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is on Saturday.

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