Puducherry
Assam, Kerala and Puducherry hold assembly polls today
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Voters in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry head to the polls on April 9, 2026, in a single phase for their assemblies. Assam's 126 seats see the BJP eyeing a third term, while Kerala's 140 constituencies pit the LDF against UDF and NDA. Puducherry's 30 seats feature a contest between the ruling NDA coalition and opposition.
Assam recorded 85.38% turnout, Puducherry 89.83% and Kerala 78.03% in assembly elections, higher than previous polls. According to the Election Commission, these are the highest ever for the states and union territory. Women voters outnumbered men in participation.
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Ahead of April 9 polls, BJP national president Nitin Nabin pledged to develop Puducherry. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami warned against DMK over alleged looting of liquor revenues. BJP leader A. Namassivayam criticised Congress on the Statehood issue.