Chennai, Feb. 27 -- The Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, on Friday indicated that the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections may be conducted in a single phase, following a detailed consultation with political parties.

Addressing a press conference at the Leela Palace Hotel here, Kumar said all political stakeholders had suggested a single-phase poll, and the Commission would take a final decision after due consideration.

The review meeting, held under the supervision of the Election Commission of India, focused on poll preparedness across the state. Senior officials, including district collectors and police authorities, briefed the Commission on logistics, enforcement, and security arrangements. The CEC also felicitated firs...