Puducherry Assembly Election 2026 LIVE updates: Smoke from VVPAT machine triggers tension in Karaikal
Voters in Puducherry cast their ballots for a new 30-member Legislative Assembly on Thursday, April 9, 2026. As of early morning, voter turnout reached 37.06% with the Union Territory aiming for an 82.2% participation rate from its 9.50 lakh electors. Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, and other prominent figures cast their votes. Allegations of voter inducement surfaced in Bahour and Thirukkanur, while minor clashes were reported between BJP and Congress workers.
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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