Millions vote in Assam, Kerala as India begins series of state elections - World
Millions of voters in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry cast their ballots in local elections on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to win in Assam and Kerala, while West Bengal and Tamil Nadu will see tight races. The Hindu nationalist party has never ruled West Bengal but aims to curb what it calls illegal immigration from Bangladesh. Despite global energy disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East, voters generally praised Prime Minister Modi'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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