NationalWednesday, 13 May 2026·The Hindu
ECI deposit-loss data in Tamil Nadu polls: 83% candidates lost security amount
ECI data showed that 83% of candidates in Tamil Nadu polls lost their deposit, making it a testable election-statistics item.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In 2026, the Election Commission of India (ECI) reported that 83% of candidates in Tamil Nadu polls lost their security deposit, a figure higher than West Bengal’s 78% and Assam’s 63%.
Key specifics
- Tamil Nadu recorded 83% candidates losing deposit, according to ECI data.
- West Bengal stood at 78% candidates losing security amount.
- Assam had the lowest share in the report, at 63%.
- The item is based on Election Commission of India poll statistics, not a political opinion.
- Security deposit loss is a standard election-law indicator used in candidate performance analysis.
Exam lens
Question type: Election statistics and comparative data, ECI figures, Tamil Nadu 83%, West Bengal 78%, Assam 63% — a TNPSC one-liner may ask which state had the highest deposit-loss rate in the cited poll data.