Elections Held in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry

14 UPDATES · 11 DAYS · 8 APR 2026 — 19 APR 2026

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Latest · 19 Apr 2026

Opposition leaders V.D. Satheesan and the CPI(M) demanded an explanation from the Election Commission of India regarding the delay in releasing complete election data for the Kerala Assembly elections.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the Assam Assembly election 2026, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of the voting process and its outcomes; it excludes other actions by the BJP, Congress, and other parties or leaders unless they are direct developments of this election.

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8Apr

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Assam Assembly election 2026 LIVE: Voting begins in 126 constituencies across the State; BJP eyes third term as Congress-led alliance mounts challenge

The Hindu

Single-phase elections were held in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry on April 9, 2026, with results to be announced on May 4.

The Hindu

Over 2.7 crore voters in Kerala cast ballots in the Assembly elections, marking the beginning of a competitive race for power.

9Apr

The Dawn

Millions of Indians voted in four Indian states, with the BJP expected to win in Assam and Puducherry and the opposition expected to retain power in Kerala.

The Dawn

Millions of voters in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry participated in local elections, with the Bharatiya Janata Party expected to win in Assam and Kerala.

The Hindu

Puducherry voters cast ballots in the 2026 Legislative Assembly election, with initial voter turnout reaching 37.06%.

The Hindu

Puducherry voters cast their ballots in a historic election with an 89.87% turnout, marking the highest participation in the territory's history.

The Hindu

Assam achieved its highest-ever voter turnout of 85.62% in the Assembly elections, driven by a desire to protect the state's land, identity, and culture.

Al Jazeera

Millions of voters in India's Assam and Kerala states cast ballots in legislative elections, with the results to be announced on May 4th.

The Hindu

Palakkad district voters achieved a record-breaking 80.56% turnout in the 2026 Assembly election, surpassing previous records.

The Hindu

Kerala achieved a 78.27% voter turnout in the April 9, 2026 Assembly elections, surpassing the 2021 turnout and marking a high since 1987.

10Apr

The Hindu

Increased voter turnout across northern Kerala districts, particularly in Kozhikode, has sparked contrasting political interpretations.

18Apr

The Hindu

Unions allege that thousands of government employees in Kerala were denied their right to vote due to postal ballot issues.

19Apr

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Story concluded