Assembly Elections Begin in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry
Voters head to booths in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry
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Voting for the Assembly elections commenced on April 9, 2026, in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, with polling starting at 7 am. A total of 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry are up for grabs, with significant security measures in place.
- 01Polling started at 7 am on April 9, 2026, in three regions.
- 02Kerala has 883 candidates contesting for 140 seats.
- 03Assam has over 2.5 crore voters, including 6.4 lakh first-time voters.
- 04Puducherry has 294 candidates vying for 30 seats.
- 05Vote counting for all regions will occur on May 4, 2026.
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Voting for the Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry began on April 9, 2026, at 7 am under tight security. In Kerala, 883 candidates are contesting for 140 seats, with approximately 2.71 crore voters and 30,495 polling stations, of which 2,040 are sensitive. Assam has 722 candidates for 126 seats, with over 2.5 crore voters, including 6.4 lakh first-time voters. The state set up 31,490 polling stations, including 4,021 managed entirely by women. In Puducherry, 294 candidates are in the race for 30 seats, with 1,099 polling stations, where 209 are marked as vulnerable. Special polling stations, including all-women and youth-managed booths, have been established. The counting of votes for these elections will take place on May 4, 2026.
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The elections will determine the governance of these states and the Union Territory, impacting local policies and development initiatives.
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