Assembly Elections 2026 Live: Kerala crosses 30% turnout; Assam, Puducherry keep pace

Kerala Assembly Elections in Pictures

Kerala crosses the 30 per cent threshold, and is now clocking 32.78 per cent polling.

Kerala polls 2026: Frenzy morning turnout in Kerala will get a carry from Uber

Many takers in Thiruvananthapuram for Uber journey. Akhil Kunjumon, a Uber autorickshaw driver says he hosted a minimum of 4 friends to this point, together with a senior lady voter and three kids throughout three primary seats within the metropolis. 

He says the supply is 50 per cent of fare to the shopper, with the motive force getting 10 per cent. But none of them was provided ‘halwa’ so far as he can attest.

Long queues mirror ‘want for change’, says Okay Muraleedharan

Kerala Poll Update: Voter turnout hits 29.9%, brisk polling continues

Kerala recordsdata away to 29.9 per cent polling, about to breach 30 per cent on the finish of 4 hours since 7 am.

Assam Elections 2026: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma seeks Maa Kamakhya’s darshan forward of voting

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma provides prayers at Maa Kamakhya Temple, says, “There is election in Assam today. I was fortunate to get Maa Kamakhya’s darshan today. I prayed for welfare of people of Assam.”Watch his post-prayer press meet right here.

Kerala Elections 2026: Voter flies in from US to “save citizenship” by voting

There seems to have been instances the place voters have rushed in from overseas to train franchise to ‘save their citizenship.’ 

In Thiruvananthapuram, Jessy, a single mother or father with a son and daughter settled within the US, flew in to do exactly that. Asked to clarify, she stated she was influenced by social media campaigns to the impact that her citizenship may get annulled post-SIR, if she didn’t come right here this time and vote.

BJP’s Anil Antony solid his vote in Thiruvananthapuram, calls Keralam polls ‘decisive’

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Anil Okay Antony on Thursday solid his vote in Thiruvananthapuram as voting is underway within the state for the meeting election.

He stated, “This election is going to be one of those decisive elections in Keralam’s history…After this election, you will see BJP emerge as a prominent pole in Keralam.” (ANI)

Puducherry Elections 2026: CM Rangaswamy arrives in type

Puducherry CM Rangaswamy’s two‑wheeler entry steals the present at polling sales space, turns into a viral second.Watch his entry right here

Kerala Poll Watch: Will morning momentum maintain past 11 am?

It stays to be seen whether or not the brisk polling can maintain after the normally peak morning window of 9 am to 11 am. Cloudy circumstances might permit it to some extent in Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam, although it stays sultry and humid within the two cities.

Nitish Kumar to give up as Bihar CM, say sources

Meanwhile in Bihar, experiences coming in that Nitish Kumar to give up as Bihar CM on April 14. And new CM to be sworn in on April fifteenth or sixteenth. Nitish to fly to Delhi this afternoon. He is anticipated to take Rajya Sabha oath on April tenth.

Kerala Assembly Elections: Ernakulam leads with 21% voting, three hours in

Ernakulam district the primary in Kerala to cross 21 per cent of polling on the finish of three and hours because the train started at 7 am.

Assam Elections 2026: Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi votes in Jorhat

Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi, contesting for the Jorhat Assembly seat, casts his vote amidst tight safety .

Assam Polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma, chief minister of Assam, alongside along with his spouse and household visited Kamakhya temple to hunt blessings.

After praying at Kamakhya Temple, Himanta Biswas says it was essential to hunt blessings on the election day. He is contesting from Jalukbari constituency and after Kamakhya go to, he’s reportedly continuing to Maa Manasa temple earlier than casting his vote.

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Thrissur polling will get enhance from pupil ‘particular law enforcement officials’

Thrissur is mostly identified for orderly polling. However, in a polling sales space within the metropolis, ‘special police officers’ have been on obligation lending a hand to the election officers, aiding the aged and clarifying voter queries. An election official stated “deployment of these student officers is a first across constituencies”. As a key safety measure, particular CCTV webcasting units have additionally been put in.

Actor Mammootty arrives at polling sales space to solid his vote

Assam Polls 2026: Senior residents end up early in Assam polls to vote

Women and senior residents have been early to show up.

Pic Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar

Kerala Assembly Polls: Absolute votes take middle stage in post-SIR ballot evaluation

Post-SIR, reasonably than polling share, it will likely be absolutely the variety of votes that might resolve the last word development of voting, in keeping with observers.

BJP’s star candidates: R Sreelekha and Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Focus

Kerala CM ‘anti-people’, says KC Venugopal

Keralam Assembly elections: Over 16% voter turnout recorded until 9 am

Keralam Assembly elections: Over 16% voter turnout recorded until 9 am

Keralam Assembly elections report over 16% voter turnout by 9 am, with Thripunithura main at 20.59%.

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Ramesh Chennithala spots UDF wave, bids ‘goodbye’ to Pinarayi-led LDF

Senior Congress chief Ramesh Chennithala finds a ‘wave’ favoring Congress-led UDF in polling to this point in Kerala, and proceeds to ‘bid goodbye’ to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and ruling LDF.

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Brisk morning polls push Kerala turnout to twenty.2%

Kerala as a complete data 20.2 per cent after three hours of polling in what observers says is brisk polling.

Assam Assembly Election 2026: Assam sees sturdy voter turnout in key districts

businessline on Instagram: “In the high-stakes election, the ruling BJP is aiming for a 3rd consecutive time period in workplace, whereas the Congress seeks to wrest energy after being ousted in 2016.

Polling, being held in a single section, started at 7 am and can conclude at 5 pm. Long queues of voters have been seen exterior polling stations from early morning.

An voters of two.50 crore, together with 1.25 crore ladies and 318 from the third gender, can train their franchise in 31,490 polling stations throughout the state.

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7 likes, 0 comments – hindu_businessline on April 8, 2026: “In the high-stakes election, the ruling BJP is aiming for a 3rd consecutive time period in workplace, whereas the Congress seeks to wrest energy after being ousted in 2016.

Polling, being held in a single section, started at 7 am and can conclude at 5 pm. Long queues of voters have been seen exterior polling stations from early morning.

An voters of two.50 crore, together with 1.25 crore ladies and 318 from the third gender, can train their franchise in 31,490 polling stations throughout the state.

Video: Special association

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Kerala polls 2026: Early birds make their mark in Ernakulam recording 20% polling at 10 am

A variety of seats in Ernakulam district report 20 per cent polling and above at 10 am. Many seats the place the BJP hopes to make a mark additionally register brisk polling, particularly in Thiruvananthapuram district.

Keralam Elections: “This election will decide the future of the state; everyone, including our rivals, Kerala must prosper at the same pace”, says Pinarayi Vijayan

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Assam Elections: AGP MP Phani Bhusan Choudhury says, “The election process is going on. There may be minor issues, which are common in elections, but overall, voting is taking place peacefully.”

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Keralam’s Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan casts his vote

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Assam polls: Voting underway in Guwahati

People present their voting playing cards as they wait in a queue to solid their votes throughout the Assam Assembly elections, at a polling station, in Guwahati.

Keralam Assembly elections LIVE | CPM General Secretary MA Baby casts his vote in Thiruvananthapuram

Is SIR an incentive to vote this time? Yes, in keeping with some voters in Thiruvananthapuram

What the SIR has provide you with are solely’actual’ voters ‘with a face.’ Coupled with the prospect of sturdy multi-cornered contests, lots of them have been solely keen to return out and train their franchise. 

This explains the spirit with which city voters are popping out to vote in conventional laggard seats in Thiruvananthapuram, they add.

Assam Assembly Elections: Rain or shine, voters queued as much as train their franchise in Assam polls

businessline on Instagram: “Raining closely in Hojai, Assam and but rain has not dampened the spirit of voters who’ve turned out in huge numbers early morning with umbrellas . Shiladitya Dev of BJP pitted in opposition to Jhili Chowdhury of INC within the constituency.

It’s begun to rain in Guwahati as nicely. Will rain dampen spirit or will voters courageous the weather within the metropolis is the query?

Video: @riturajkonwar_thehindu”

16 likes, 0 comments – hindu_businessline on April 8, 2026: “Raining closely in Hojai, Assam and but rain has not dampened the spirit of voters who’ve turned out in huge numbers early morning with umbrellas . Shiladitya Dev of BJP pitted in opposition to Jhili Chowdhury of INC within the constituency.

It’s begun to rain in Guwahati as nicely. Will rain dampen spirit or will voters courageous the weather within the metropolis is the query?

Video: @riturajkonwar_thehindu”.

The change is palpable in Assam on this 2026 Assembly election, says Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge

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Keralam Assembly Elections: False and communal propaganda cannot defeat LDF, says Pinarayi Vijayan

Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday expressed confidence within the Left Democratic Front (LDF)’s victory within the 2026 Assembly elections, saying that the general public trusts the ruling alliance.Speaking to reporters after casting his vote in Kannur, Vijayan stated that “false and communal propaganda” can’t defeat the LDF.(ANI)

‘Day to find out your rights’: Jharkhand CM appeals to folks of Assam to vote

Appealing to the folks of Assam to solid their votes, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on Thursday stated it was a day to find out their rights, their dignity, and their future.

Soren’s Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is contesting on 16 seats in Assam’s 126-member meeting.

“The struggle will succeed… Today, the sacred festival of democracy is being celebrated in Assam. This is not just voting, but a day to determine your rights, your dignity, and your future,” Soren stated in a social media put up.

“I appeal to all voters, including the exploited and deprived sections of society from Assam’s revolutionary land, to actively exercise your franchise,” he stated.(PTI)

Kerala Assembly Polls: Free Uber, candy halwa… however the place’s Gen Z on the polls?

Not many Gen Z voters seem to return out and partake of the Election Commission’s supply of ‘halwa’ or a free Uber journey to polling stations.

Keralam Assembly Elections 2026: Congress MP predicts 100-seat UDF win in Kerala

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Puducherry Assembly Polls: Meet Nila, the saree-clad humanoid welcoming voters in Puducherry

A humanoid robotic named “Nila”, wearing a saree, greeted voters arriving on the VOC Government School polling station in PuducherryWatch right here:

Prominent leaders, candidates arrive early at polling cubicles in Kerala

Prominent personalities and candidates reached polling cubicles even earlier than the voting course of commenced throughout Kerala on Thursday morning.

Over 2.71 crore voters are set to train their franchise to elect a brand new authorities within the state.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alongside along with his spouse, daughter and son, walked to the polling sales space at RC Amala Basic UP School in Pinarayi in Kannur district at round 8 am on Thursday.

He was accompanied by celebration leaders.

Describing the election as decisive, Vijayan stated it will decide the way forward for Kerala because the state is transferring in direction of turning into a developed state.

“We have been able to achieve development and it should continue. It should not be disrupted and people desire its continuation,” he informed reporters.

He stated folks throughout the state, together with these opposing the LDF, are keen on Kerala’s improvement and consider that solely the Left entrance can take the state ahead in a devoted method.

“We have low corruption, and people know that no other front can achieve this. The last 10 years have witnessed wide-ranging development, and the LDF was behind it. People strongly believe that for this development to continue, the LDF should remain in power,” he stated.

He stated makes an attempt to unfold faux narratives wouldn’t yield outcomes.

“We trust the people, and they trust us. We have travelled with the people in the last 10 years, and that journey continues,” he added.

Referring to previous elections, Vijayan stated the mandate in 2019, which gave the LDF extra seats than in 2016, was a recognition of its work. (PTI)

CM Pinarayi Vijayan interacts with the media after casting his vote at Dharmadom, Kannur.

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Polling Update

17.23% polling in Nemom the place Rajeev Chandrasekhar of NDA is standing from. He is the state president of the BJP.

Kerala Assembly Elections: Polling Update

Polling crosses 16% in Kerala as pace picks up remarkably within the final half-hour or so

Actor and Palakkad UDF candidate Ramesh Pisharody casts his vote in Kochi.

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Congress MP KC Venugopal casts his vote at Higher Secondary School, Thiruvampady

Kerala Assembly Elections: Urban Thiruvananthapuram wakes up

Urban voters in Thiruvananthapuram seem to shed their conventional complacency and are available out in massive numbers after two hours of polling. This is indicative of sturdy multi-cornered contests within the district with NDA upping the ante, observers say.

Assembly polls: Voting begins in Puducherry amid tight safety

Voting for the Assembly election commenced amid tight safety throughout the union territory of Puducherry on Thursday with 9.50 lakh voters set to resolve the electoral fortunes of the ruling NDA, decided to retain energy and the opposition INDIA bloc, which is steadfast in its purpose to win polls and assume energy.

Voters lined up enthusiastically earlier than the polling stations in Puducherry, and in its enclaves of Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam to train their franchise. Polling started at 7 am and it’s set to go on until 6 pm.

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Puducherry Elections 2026: Former CM V Narayanasamy casts vote, says INDIA alliance set to kind govt

Congress chief and former Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy casts his vote at a polling sales space in Mission Street. He says, “The poll poll started now. We’ll be knowing the trend only after 1 am. But the I contacted various constituencies, our candidates, our our workers, the situation is very good. The INDIA alliance will form the government in Puducherry. I request the people of Puducherry, come and vote and vote for vote in the election. They should exercise their democratic right and 100 per cent voting should be ensured by the people of Puducherry.”

Polling to this point ‘moderate’ in Kerala

Next two hours essential—wave or stalemate in Kerala?

Next two hours will resolve if there’s a ‘wave’ in Kerala to assist Opposition UDF’s claims of a landslide win, and ruling LDF’s expectations of return for a 3rd time period.

Assam Assembly Elections 2026

Age no Barrier!

Kerala Assembly Elections: Thiruvananthapuram and Thrissur districts report highest polling at 10.8 per cent in largely peaceable polling in Kerala throughout first two hours.

Keralam Assembly elections 2026: Union Minister Suresh Gopi casts vote in Guruvayur, urges voters to resolve “diligently and intelligently”

Assam Election 2026: “Be the change” — Kunki Chowdhury urges youth after casting her vote

AJP candidate from Guwhati Central seat Kunki Chowdhury after casting her vote, says, “It is amazing that I have got this opportunity to contest elections from a very prestigious constituency and I am awaiting people to come out and vote. It feels good that young candidates have come out to change the system and we have to become a part of the system if we want to bring a real change.”

Union Minister George Kurian casts vote in Kottayam, says “NDA expecting great mandate”

Union Minister and National Democratic Alliance’s Kanjirapally candidate George Kurian on Thursday expressed confidence in reaching a “great mandate” within the Keralam meeting polls.

Kurian, who solid his vote at a polling station in Kottayam Kanakkary Government Higher Secondary School, acknowledged that the NDA leaders have requested the folks to vote in favour of the alliance.(ANI)

Kerala Elections 2026: Actor and Palakkad UDF candidate Ramesh Pisharody casts his vote in Kochi

Kerala Elections 2026: Hibi Eden votes in Ernakulam, urges youth turnout

Kerala Elections 2026: Congress MP Hibi Eden casts his vote in Ernakulam, urging kids to solid their vote, he says, “the politically aware people of Kerala will vote for the UDF, there is anti-incumbency against the LDF.”

Kerala Elections 2026: BJP state president and Nemom meeting candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar votes

BJP state president and Nemom meeting candidate, Rajeev Chandrasekhar exhibits the voter mark after casting his vote for the Kerala State meeting elections at Jawahar Nagar LP School, in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.

PHOTO: NIRMAL HARINDRAN / THE HINDU

Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan casts vote for Assembly polls in Kannur

Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan casts vote for Assembly polls in Kannur

Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan votes in Kannur, aiming for a historic third time period amid a aggressive Assembly election.

Keralam Elections: Mohanlal arrives at a polling station in Mudavanmugal, Thiruvananthapuram to solid his vote

Kerala Assembly elections: Polling crosses 10% mark in lots of seats in Kerala after two hours.

Voting reached 10.6% after two hours in Kerala as lengthy queues kind at many locations.

‘Vote for change’: Keralam BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar casts his vote in Thiruvananthapuram

Keralam BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday solid his vote within the Assembly elections being held right this moment and described the competition as essential whereas urging voters to “make their vote about change”.(ANI)

Kerala Assembly polls: Brisk begin in BJP’s goal turf as Nemom and Kazhakkottam vote early

Nemom and Kazhakkottam seats in Thiruvananthapuram, the place BJP says it can make main inroads, witness brisk polling within the first hour.

Kerala Assembly elections: Early hours see aged and girls voters lead the turnout in Kerala, beating the warmth

Mostly aged and girls voters train their franchise within the first one hour or so of polling in Kerala, conscious of the inhospitable climate in direction of midday from rising warmth and humidity. Gen Z voters but to make their presence felt within the state.

PM Modi appeals to folks of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry to vote in massive numbers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to the folks of Assam, Kerala and Puducherry to train their franchise in massive numbers within the meeting elections within the two states and the Union Territory.

In separate messages in English, in addition to Assamese, Malayalam and Tamil — the regional languages of Assam, Kerala and Puducherry respectively — PM Modi significantly requested the youth and the ladies to step ahead and vote in massive numbers.

“As polling begins for the Assam Assembly elections 2026, I appeal to the people of Assam to exercise their franchise in large numbers. I hope that the state’s youth and women voters participate enthusiastically and make this election a celebration of democracy and public duty,” he stated in a put up on X. (PTI)

Puducherry Assembly elections: It’s NDA vs INDIA Bloc vs TVK in Puducherry: A uncommon triangular battle unfolds within the UT

After a very long time Puducherry witnessing a 3 cornered battle with the NDA (comprising AINRC, BJP, AIADMK, and LJK) and India Bloc (Congress, DMK and VCK ) going through a 3rd pressure in TVK.

Puducherry Assembly elections: Vijay’s TVK debuts in Pondy polls

TVK – Tamilagai Vettri Kazhagam – celebration of Actor Vijay makes its debut in Puducherry politics. Will this celebration be a kingmaker?

Puducherry Assembly elections: Ballots open, hopes excessive because the seashore metropolis sees frenzy voting from daybreak

294 candidates in fray in Puducherry with 9.5 lakh voters deciding their destiny. 

Voting started amid tight safety at 7 am with lengthy queues seen .

Assam Polls: Voting continues unfazed amidst heavy rains

Pic credit score: Ritu Raj Konwar

Assam sees heavy rain, however voter spirit hasn’t been dampened

Raining closely in Hojai, Assam and but rain has not dampened the spirit of voters who’ve turned out in huge numbers early morning with umbrellas . Shiladitya Dev of BJP pitted in opposition to Jhili Chowdhury of INC within the constituency.

Kerala Assembly elections: Polling share rises to five.6 per cent in Kerala after one-and-hours.

Voter turnout spectacular: LDF convenor TP Ramakrishnan

LDF convenor TP Ramakrishnan, who’s locked in an in depth battle in fortress Perambra, says he’s impressed with the turnout to this point in Kerala, with ladies voters outnumbering their male counterparts.

Election Commission declares paid vacation on polling days for upcoming elections

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Election Commission declares paid vacation on polling days for upcoming elections

Election Commission pronounces paid vacation for all staff on polling days to make sure voter participation in upcoming elections.

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Pinarayi Vijayan says LDF assured of surpassing 2021 win, cites decade of improvement

CM Pinarayi Vijayan talking to reporters in Dharmadam after casting his vote stated that folks realise that LDF has achieved what no different celebration has when it comes to improvement, taking varied tasks to their conclusion. He says folks have skilled the change in 10 years and LDF has been travelling with folks of the land. “In 2021 we received more than we got in 2016 and we are confident that this time we will get more than we got in 2021,” he stated. A developed Keralam is our dream and we’re assured folks will likely be with us, he stated .

In the primary hour of voting, a mean 3-3.5 per cent of voters solid their ballots in Kerala.

Assam polls: Police knock, passport claims and sharp barbs mark last days earlier than Assam vote

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Police knock, passport claims and sharp barbs mark last days earlier than Assam vote

Tensions rise in Assam’s election marketing campaign as police motion and private assaults dominate the ultimate days earlier than voting.

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Top leaders solid their votes throughout Keralam as excessive turnout seen in lots of constituencies

Several prime leaders have solid their vote throughout Keralam . Suresh Gopi in Thrissur, V Satheeshan in North Paravur. Huge turnout witnessed in lots of constituencies.

Meet CM Rangasamy, NDA’s calm and unflappable chief in Puducherry

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Meet CM Rangasamy, NDA’s unflappable face in Puducherry

Puducherry CM N Rangasamy campaigns with a peaceful, grassroots method as Assembly polls close to, banking on sturdy public join and expertise.

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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan casts vote in Dharmadam, eyes third straight time period

In Kannur, Keralam chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan simply solid his vote from Dharmadam constituency combating for a report third time in energy

BJP’s Rajeev Chandrasekharan predicts no clear mandate for UDF or LDF as BJP beneficial properties floor

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekharan standing to solid his vote in his constituency informed reporters that in his view neither UDF nore LDF would get a transparent mandate as BJP will have an effect.

Assam’s monetary and social scorecard 

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Assam’s monetary and social scorecard 

Explore Assam’s financial and social indicators underneath the NDA authorities as they method the re-election marketing campaign.

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Bots within the ballot battlefield – from sentiment monitoring to focused messaging

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Bots within the ballot battlefield – from sentiment monitoring to focused messaging

Explore how AI is remodeling political campaigns by way of sentiment evaluation, focused messaging, and fast content material creation in Tamil Nadu.

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Kerala units 85% polling goal, aiming to match report turnout final seen in 1960

State Election Commission has put a goal of 85 per cent of polling in Kerala, a threshold breached solely as soon as within the state’s historical past means again in 1960. 

That yr, the state witnessed 85.72 per cent of polling in elections held after the EMS Namboodiripad authorities needed to bow out of energy. 

The lowest polling share of 71.16 per cent was recorded in 1996, whereas the final Assembly polls held in 2021 returned 75.75 per cent.

Assam polls: In footage

CCTV surveillance and strict policing witnessed in polling cubicles in Assam

Polling underway in Assam

Photo: Ritu Raj Konwar

In Puducherry, mannequin polling sales space with flowers, seating, token system, and robotic welcomes early voters

In Puducherry at a mannequin polling sales space bedecked with flowers , folks have been seen seated since 6.30 am. Seating preparations had been made. A token system was organized . Also a robotic greeted voters.

Kerala polls: Mohan Lal casts vote in Nemom after standing in queue for half an hour amid powerful triangular contest

Mohan Lal solid his vote from Poojappura in Nemom . An enormous variety of ladies voters have queued as much as solid their votes.

No exit polls from 7 am of April 9 until 6.30 pm of April 29: EC

Exit polls can neither be held nor disseminated from 7 am of April 9 until 6.30 pm of April 29 for the 5 meeting elections going down this month, the Election Commission has stated.

It has additionally cautioned that conducting or broadcasting exit polls within the interval is violative of part 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and is “punishable with imprisonment up to a period of two years, or with fine or both”.

While Kerala, Assam and Puducherry going for meeting polls on April 9, the electoral train will likely be held in Tamil Nadu on April 23.

In West Bengal, state polls will likely be held on April 23 and 29.

While the 48 hour ‘silence period’ in Kerala and Puducherry will start at 6 pm on Tuesday, it can kick in at 5 pm in Assam. ​

No exit polls from 7 am of April 9 until 6.30 pm of April 29: EC

Exit polls can neither be held nor disseminated from 7 am of April 9 until 6.30 pm of April 29 for the 5 meeting elections going down this month, the Election Commission has stated.

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People standing in lengthy strains to solid their votes in Guwahati on ninth April 2026.

Photo: Ritu Raj Konwar / The Hindu

2.71 crore voters head for cubicles in Kerala

An estimated 2.71 crore voters in Kerala will fan out into the greater than 34,000 cubicles within the state right this moment to train their franchise in elections to the State Assembly. 

The final couple of days main as much as the ballot have been eventful with ‘vote for cash’ and ‘vote for (provision) kits’ breaking out in Thrissur district. 

A 3rd one was an alleged telephone dialog between a minister and sitting MLA of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) fixing blame on one another for the ‘man-made’ failures that allegedly set off the historic 2018 floods. 

Separately, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan took on his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy in a one-to-one spat deviating from marketing campaign rhetoric. – Our Bureau

Assam polls: Assam voters stands at 2.5 crore, with practically equal female and male voters and 318 in transgender class

Of 2,50,54,463 electors in Assam, 1,25,31,552 are male voters and 1,25,22,593 females. There are 318 voters within the Transgender class and 63,423 service voters.Among the voters, 6,42,314 voters are within the age group of 18-19 years, 2,50,006 are above 80 years of age, and a pair of,05,085 are individuals with disabilities. – ANI

Assam heads to polls right this moment as Congress seems to be to reclaim the state

Polling for the 126 seats in Assam will likely be held right this moment. Votes will likely be counted on May 4. The polling will start at 7 am. The BJP-led NDA is looking for a 3rd consecutive time period. The Congress-led alliance consists of Raijor Dal and CPI(M).

In Assam, greater than 2.5 crore electors are eligible to train their franchise for the 126-member legislative meeting. There are 722 candidates within the fray. – ANI

Keralam units up over 30,000 polling stations, deploys 1.46 lakh educated employees for voting

For a clean voting course of, 30,471 polling stations have been arrange in Keralam, out of which 119 are logistic and voter machine distribution centres and 41 are vote counting centres.Keralam Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar stated that 1.46 lakh educated polling personnel will likely be dispatched to all of the polling stations.

Keralam voters has 2.7 crore voters, together with over 4.2 lakh first-time voters and a pair of lakh seniors aged 85+

The Keralam voters includes 2,69,53,644 registered voters, through which the entire variety of feminine voters is 1,38,27,319, the variety of male voters is 1,31,26,048, and the variety of Third gender class voters is 277.

Among them, round 4,24,518 voters are within the 18-19 age group, and a pair of,04,608 voters are within the senior citizen class, aged 85 years and above. – ANI

Keralam to vote right this moment: Over 2.6 cr voters to resolve destiny of 883 candidates

Over 2,6 crore electors will rush to ballot stations on Thursday to resolve the destiny of 883 candidates throughout 140 meeting constituencies in Kerala and elect its 140-member Legislative Assembly in a high-stakes battle between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

The voting in Keralam is being held in a single section and can start at 7 AM. The present Assembly’s tenure ends on May 23.

In the south-Indian state, over 2,6 crore electors will resolve the destiny of 883 candidates throughout 140 constituencies.

Puducherry to vote right this moment for 30 seats to elect new meeting

Puducherry is about to vote right this moment at 7 am for a complete of 30 seats. A complete of 10,14,070 electors are eligible to train their franchise to elect the 30-member Legislative Assembly.

The voters includes 5,39,125 feminine voters, 4,74,788 male voters, and 157 voters belonging to the Third gender class. Out of this, 24,156 voters belong to the age group of 18-19 years, whereas 6,034 voters belong to the senior citizen class (aged 85 and above). – ANI