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Chennai: The poll scene in Tamilnadu will gain momentum in the coming days as exactly two weeks time is available for the political parties to work out their alliances and finalise the seat sharing formalities. The last date for filing of nominations was 19 March and the scrutiny would take place the next day. The last date for withdrawal of nomination is 22 March and the counting of votes would take place three weeks later on 2 May. The BJP's alliance with AIADMK is confirmed and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had already attended election meetings in the State and in neighbouring Puducherry. The elections for the 15th Legislative Assembly was held on 16 May and counting was taken up three days later..