Voting Day Arrives for Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry Elections

The much-anticipated voting day has arrived for the elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. With a decade of BJP governance in Assam and a Left coalition in Kerala, voters are ready to make their choices. In Puducherry, the All India N.R. Congress continues to lead. Alongside these elections, by-elections are also occurring in several states. Stay tuned for live updates on voter turnout and candidate performances as the day unfolds.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 9, 2026, 06:33 IST

Election Day for Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry

After months of campaigning, the day for voting has finally arrived in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. Today, voters will cast their ballots for all 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and all 30 in Puducherry. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been in power in Assam for the past decade. In Puducherry, N. Rangasamy of the All India N.R. Congress has served as Chief Minister for the last five years, with the BJP as his ally. Meanwhile, Kerala has been governed by a Left coalition for the last ten years, with Pinarayi Vijayan, now 82 years old, continuing as Chief Minister. In addition to these elections, by-elections are also taking place in several locations, including one in Nagaland, two in Karnataka, and one in Tripura. A by-election in Goa was scheduled but was canceled by the Bombay High Court just before voting.

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2026-04-09T06:29

Mock Polling

Voting in Assam is set to begin at 7 AM, with mock polling being demonstrated in front of representatives from political parties beforehand.

2026-04-09T06:23

Voter and Candidate Overview

Assam: There are a total of 722 candidates contesting for 126 assembly seats, with 2.5 crore voters eligible to choose their new government.

Kerala: Voting is taking place in a single phase across all 140 seats, with 883 candidates vying for votes from 2.71 crore voters.

Puducherry: In the Union Territory of Puducherry, 294 candidates are competing for 30 assembly seats, with 9.5 lakh voters set to elect their new government.