Assembly Election 2026: Are schools and banks open today? What is open, what is closed in Kerala on April 9?
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What Happened
Kerala holds single-phase assembly elections on April 9, 2026, with 2.6 crore voters choosing among 883 candidates across 140 constituencies. Schools, colleges, and banks remain closed statewide. Three main contenders—the ruling Left Democratic Front, Congress-led United Democratic Front, and BJP-led National Democratic Alliance—compete in high-stakes contest. Over 1.46 lakh trained polling personnel will manage voting stations. Election Commission registered FIRs against 180 people for election-related violations.
Key Entities
KeralaLeft Democratic FrontUnited Democratic FrontBJP-led National Democratic Alliance2.6 crore voters140 assembly constituenciesApril 9, 2026