Assembly elections 2026 LIVE updates: Voting begins in a single phase today in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry
Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry held single-phase elections on April 9, 2026, with voting concluding at 5 p.m. The results will be announced on May 4. The high-stakes elections in Assam are expected to see the BJP vying for a third consecutive term. In Kerala, three fronts – the CPI(M)-led LDF, the Congress-led UDF and the BJP-led NDA – are contesting across 140 constituencies. The bypolls also took place in several states including Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland and Tripura.
10 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Increased voter turnout across northern Kerala districts, particularly in Kozhikode, has sparked contrasting political interpretations.
18 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Unions allege that thousands of government employees in Kerala were denied their right to vote due to postal ballot issues.
19 APR 2026
— The Hindu
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.
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