As the Model Code of Conduct for the Lok Sabha elections came into force on Saturday evening, the Tiruchi City Corporation launched a drive to remove wall posters, banners, and graffiti in the city.
The Election Commission announced that polls will be held in the State on April 19 while the counting of votes is scheduled for June 4.
Photographs of the Chief Minister and elected leaders were being removed from the Collectorate, the Corporation and other government offices in the district. Officials said that the process would be completed within two or three days.