Assembly Elections 2026: Voting for Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry began at 7 am on Thursday with tight security arrangements. Polling will continue till 6 pm. According to early data till 9 am, Kerala recorded a voter turnout of 16.23 percent, Assam reported 17.87 percent, and Puducherry saw 17.41 percent participation.
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 Voter Turnout Candidates and Key Contest
In Kerala, around 2.71 crore voters will decide the fate of 883 candidates contesting for 140 seats. The election is witnessing a close contest between the ruling Left Democratic Front, the Congress led United Democratic Front, and the BJP led National Democratic Alliance. This three way fight is expected to shape the political future of the state.
Assam Assembly Elections 2026 NDA Eyes Third Term
In Assam, polling is underway for 126 Assembly seats with more than 2.50 crore voters eligible to cast their votes. A total of 722 candidates are in the fray. The BJP led National Democratic Alliance is aiming for a third consecutive term, while the Congress led alliance including Raijor Dal and CPI M is challenging the ruling coalition.
Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 Voter Strength and Political Battle
In Puducherry, voting is being held for the 30 member Assembly. Around 10,14,070 voters are eligible to participate in the election. The Union Territory is witnessing a competitive contest among major political alliances seeking to form the government.
Assembly Elections 2026:Â Polling Timings Security Arrangements and EVM Deployment
As per the Election Commission of India, polling is being conducted from 7 am to 6 pm across all regions. Authorities have deployed strong security measures to ensure peaceful voting. Polling teams have been provided with necessary materials, including electronic voting machines, to carry out the process smoothly.
