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Voters queuing at polling stations in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry for assembly elections.
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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.

The Congress high command has called former Kerala party chiefs and senior leaders to New Delhi on Tuesday for talks on the chief ministerial post, as uncertainty lingers a week after the UDF's election victory.

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Kerala’s jail department has partnered with Matsyafed to supply a greater range of fish to the state’s 56 prisons, addressing long-standing complaints about limited options for inmates.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor stated that the United Democratic Front is clearly ahead in the Kerala Assembly elections, though not for an overwhelming win. In an interview with The Hindu on April 6, 2026, he emphasized securing a comfortable majority for effective governance amid calls for change after 10 years of Left Democratic Front rule.

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With hours left before the end of public campaigning for the 2026 Kerala Assembly polls, candidates in Kunnathunadu, Angamaly and Kothamangalam constituencies ramped up efforts through rallies and roadshows on April 6. LDF, UDF and NDA contenders expressed confidence amid three-cornered fights.

The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has introduced a double-decker bus service in Kozhikode to boost city tourism. Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas flagged off the service on Tuesday. However, low-hanging trees along the routes pose challenges to its full operation.

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Police in Kerala have registered a case against a man who called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'traitor' in a social media post. The complaint came from a BJP activist, leading to charges under laws against provocation and nuisance. An investigation is underway to trace the post and question the accused.

 

 

 

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