Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE updates: Assam, Kerala and Puducherry go to polls in a single phase today
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Assembly elections are being held today across Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry in a single phase. Kerala High Court directed the Election Commission to provide postal ballots to duty personnel. Puducherry officials seized ₹8.4 crore in potential voter inducements during campaigning. International observers from 23 countries are witnessing the elections. Voting begins at 7 a.m. across 1,099 polling stations in Puducherry, with elections for 126 Assam seats, 140 Kerala seats, and 30 Puducherry seats.
Key Entities
Kerala High CourtElection Commission of IndiaAssamKeralaPuducherryHimanta SarmaApril 9, 2026International Election Visitors' Programme-2026296 total assembly seats