Kerala records turnout of 78.27% in high-stakes election
Kerala recorded 78.27% voter turnout in the Assembly elections held on April 9, 2026, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI). The highest polling percentage was observed in Kozhikode at 81.32%, followed by Palakkad at 80.56%. The turnout surpassed the 2021 Assembly elections and reached a high since the 1987 polls, although it fell short of the ECI's target of 85%. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan thanked voters for ensuring a peaceful election process.
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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