Millions vote in Assam, Kerala as India begins series of state elections - World
Millions of Indians cast their votes in local elections across Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to win in Assam and Puducherry, while the opposition is predicted to retain power in Kerala. In West Bengal, a tight race between the ruling regional party and the BJP is anticipated, with the latter citing concerns over illegal immigration from Bangladesh as motivation for its campaign. Despite global energy disruptions triggered by the Iran war, Indian voters have generally praised the Modi government's handling of energy security.
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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