Malappuram District Achieves Record Voter Turnout of 79.68%
Malappuram records 79.68% turnout
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On April 9, 2026, Malappuram district in Kerala, India, recorded a remarkable voter turnout of 79.68% across its 16 Assembly constituencies. Eranad constituency led with 83.27%, while Ponnani had the lowest at 73.97%. The polling process was largely peaceful, with voters still in line at closing time.
- 01Malappuram district achieved a voter turnout of 79.68%.
- 02Eranad constituency had the highest turnout at 83.27%.
- 03Ponnani constituency recorded the lowest turnout at 73.97%.
- 04Polling was peaceful, with voters issued tokens to ensure they could vote if in line at closing time.
- 05Turnout figures may slightly change as final counts are completed.
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On April 9, 2026, Malappuram district in Kerala, India, experienced a significant voter turnout of 79.68% across its 16 Assembly constituencies. Polling commenced at 7 a.m., with a steady increase in participation throughout the day. By 9 a.m., 15.46% of voters had cast their ballots, increasing to 32.03% by 11 a.m., 48.33% by 1 p.m., 62.29% by 3 p.m., and reaching 75.72% by 5 p.m. Eranad constituency recorded the highest turnout at 83.27%, while Ponnani had the lowest at 73.97%. The voting process was generally peaceful, and officials ensured that all voters in line at the closing time were issued tokens to allow them to vote. Final turnout figures may be subject to slight adjustments as the counting process continues.
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The high voter turnout indicates strong civic engagement and interest in local governance among residents of Malappuram district.
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