Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Voting begins in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry with polling underway across key constituencies. Track voter turnout, booth activity, ground reports, and real-time updates throughout the day.
Polling will begin at 7 am.
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Legislative Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry are scheduled for April 9, 2026, with results declared on May 4, 2026, marking a significant electoral event shaping regional governance and offering political signals.
In a rare alignment, all three regions will go to the polls in a single phase on April 9, setting the tone for a high-stakes political contest across diverse parts of the country.
The results, scheduled to be declared on May 4, will not only shape regional governance but also offer key political signals ahead of future national battles.
Assam:
Polling Date: April 9, 2026
Result Declaration: May 4, 2026
Total Seats: 126
Majority Mark: 64 seats
Registered Voters: Around 2.49 crore
Previous Turnout (2021): Over 82%
Kerala:
Polling Date: April 9, 2026
Result Declaration: May 4, 2026
Total Seats: 140
Majority Mark: 71
Registered Voters (2026): 2,71,42,952 (As per the final electoral roll published in March 2026).
Men: 1,32,20,811
Women: 1,39,21,868
Transgender: 273
Previous Turnout (2021): 74.06% (Official final figure from the Election Commission; some reports cited roughly 76% in earlier estimates).
Puducherry:
Polling Date: April 9, 2026 (Tomorrow)
Result Declaration: May 4, 2026
Total Seats: 30 (Elected)
Majority Mark: 16
Registered Voters (2026): 9,44,211 (As per the final electoral roll).
Men: 4,43,595
Women: 5,00,477
Transgender: 139
Previous Turnout (2021): 82.2% (According to the Puducherry CEO; some data repositories record it as 83.42% including postal ballots).
LIVE BLOG Starts Here---
Apr 09, 2026, 6:13 AM IST
Mock polling underway at polling station no. 4 at St. John Baptist EMHSS School, Kadathumkadavu, in Kannur district.
#WATCH | Keralam: Mock polling underway at polling station no. 4 at St. John Baptist EMHSS School, Kadathumkadavu, in Kannur district.
Mock polling underway at polling station no. 9 at Girls High School at Thrippunithura. Polling will begin at 7 am.
#WATCH | Keralam: Mock polling underway at polling station no. 9 at Girls High School at Thrippunithura. Polling will begin at 7 am. pic.twitter.com/3NneE9MCE8
Preparations underway for Mock poll for the Assam Assembly Polls. Visuals from polling Station No. 178 of Jagiroad Assembly Constituency, where the mock poll will begin.
#WATCH | Jagiroad, Assam: Preparations underway for Mock poll for the Assam Assembly Polls. Visuals from polling Station No. 178 of Jagiroad Assembly Constituency, where the mock poll will begin. pic.twitter.com/nU8Qvzjpfj
The Puducherry election is witnessing a contest between the NDA and the Congress-DMK alliance, with actor Vijay’s party also entering the fray and attempting to turn it into a three-cornered fight. Officials have stated that the Model Code of Conduct is being strictly enforced. Measures such as drone surveillance, flying squads, and a dedicated helpline are being used to monitor and address any violations.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:32 AM IST
Assam- High-Stakes Contest Between BJP and Congress
Voting is underway across all 126 assembly constituencies in Assam in a crucial electoral battle between the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led opposition alliance. The BJP is aiming for a third straight term in office, while the Congress is striving to regain power after losing the state in 2016.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:29 AM IST
Over 5.3 Crore Voters Set to Decide Three Crucial Electoral Battles
More than 5.3 crore eligible voters will participate in the elections across two states and one union territory. Kerala has the largest share with over 2.7 crore voters, followed by Assam with nearly 2.5 crore, and Puducherry with more than 10 lakh electors.
The voter base includes a large number of women, young voters, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. Notably, first-time voters are also expected to have a significant impact on the results of these closely contested elections.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:26 AM IST
Glimpse of 2021 Election Result:
Assam (2021 Results)
Total Seats: 126
Majority Mark: 64
Party-wise Results:
BJP: 60
AGP: 9
UPPL: 6
NDA Total: 75 (formed government)
Congress: 29
AIUDF: 16
Others: 6
Outcome: NDA retained power with a comfortable majority.
Kerala (2021 Results)
Total Seats: 140
Majority Mark: 71
Alliance-wise Results:
CPI(M): 62
CPI: 17
LDF Total: 99 (formed government)
Congress: 21
IUML: 15
UDF Total: 41
NDA (BJP): 0
Others: 0
Outcome: LDF, led by CPI(M), returned to power with a historic consecutive win.
Puducherry (2021 Results)
Total Seats: 30 (elected)
Majority Mark: 16
Party-wise Results:
BJP: 6
AINRC: 10
NDA Total: 16 (formed government with support)
Congress: 2
DMK: 6
UPA Total: 8
Others/Independents: 6
Outcome: NDA formed the government, led by AINRC with BJP support.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:21 AM IST
Massive Polling Staff Deployment in Kerala
Kerala has mobilised nearly 1.46 lakh trained polling personnel to conduct the elections smoothly. Officials have confirmed that arrangements are complete across all polling stations. Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar stated that the entire workforce has undergone proper training ahead of polling day.
Comprehensive security arrangements and monitoring mechanisms have also been put in place. Authorities added that all guidelines and initiatives issued by the Election Commission are being fully implemented across the state.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:08 AM IST
Assam Poll Preparedness:
More than 16,000 personnel have been deployed for the Assam Assembly elections to ensure smooth and secure polling. District Commissioner of Cachar, Aayush Garg, stated that all necessary logistical arrangements have been put in place. He added that polling teams are expected to reach their assigned stations by the evening, with strict monitoring to ensure their safe arrival.
On the security front, nearly 4,000 police personnel have been stationed across 1,700 polling booths. In addition, two companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been kept on standby to handle any emergency situation.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:06 AM IST
Assam, Kerala And Puducherry Seat Share
The elections will cover 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala and 30 in Puducherry.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:03 AM IST
Polling Today:
Polling In Assam, Kerala And Puducherry Today. Polling will begin at 7 am.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:03 am IST
Polling Today:
Polling In Assam, Kerala And Puducherry Today. Polling will begin at 7 am.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:06 am IST
Assam, Kerala And Puducherry Seat Share
The elections will cover 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala and 30 in Puducherry.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:08 am IST
Assam Poll Preparedness:
More than 16,000 personnel have been deployed for the Assam Assembly elections to ensure smooth and secure polling. District Commissioner of Cachar, Aayush Garg, stated that all necessary logistical arrangements have been put in place. He added that polling teams are expected to reach their assigned stations by the evening, with strict monitoring to ensure their safe arrival.
On the security front, nearly 4,000 police personnel have been stationed across 1,700 polling booths. In addition, two companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been kept on standby to handle any emergency situation.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:21 am IST
Massive Polling Staff Deployment in Kerala
Kerala has mobilised nearly 1.46 lakh trained polling personnel to conduct the elections smoothly. Officials have confirmed that arrangements are complete across all polling stations. Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar stated that the entire workforce has undergone proper training ahead of polling day.
Comprehensive security arrangements and monitoring mechanisms have also been put in place. Authorities added that all guidelines and initiatives issued by the Election Commission are being fully implemented across the state.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:26 am IST
Glimpse of 2021 Election Result:
Assam (2021 Results)
Total Seats: 126
Majority Mark: 64
Party-wise Results:
BJP: 60
AGP: 9
UPPL: 6
NDA Total: 75 (formed government)
Congress: 29
AIUDF: 16
Others: 6
Outcome: NDA retained power with a comfortable majority.
Kerala (2021 Results)
Total Seats: 140
Majority Mark: 71
Alliance-wise Results:
CPI(M): 62
CPI: 17
LDF Total: 99 (formed government)
Congress: 21
IUML: 15
UDF Total: 41
NDA (BJP): 0
Others: 0
Outcome: LDF, led by CPI(M), returned to power with a historic consecutive win.
Puducherry (2021 Results)
Total Seats: 30 (elected)
Majority Mark: 16
Party-wise Results:
BJP: 6
AINRC: 10
NDA Total: 16 (formed government with support)
Congress: 2
DMK: 6
UPA Total: 8
Others/Independents: 6
Outcome: NDA formed the government, led by AINRC with BJP support.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:29 am IST
Over 5.3 Crore Voters Set to Decide Three Crucial Electoral Battles
More than 5.3 crore eligible voters will participate in the elections across two states and one union territory. Kerala has the largest share with over 2.7 crore voters, followed by Assam with nearly 2.5 crore, and Puducherry with more than 10 lakh electors.
The voter base includes a large number of women, young voters, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. Notably, first-time voters are also expected to have a significant impact on the results of these closely contested elections.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:32 am IST
Assam- High-Stakes Contest Between BJP and Congress
Voting is underway across all 126 assembly constituencies in Assam in a crucial electoral battle between the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led opposition alliance. The BJP is aiming for a third straight term in office, while the Congress is striving to regain power after losing the state in 2016.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:36 am IST
Puducherry election 2026:
The Puducherry election is witnessing a contest between the NDA and the Congress-DMK alliance, with actor Vijay’s party also entering the fray and attempting to turn it into a three-cornered fight. Officials have stated that the Model Code of Conduct is being strictly enforced. Measures such as drone surveillance, flying squads, and a dedicated helpline are being used to monitor and address any violations.
Apr 09, 2026, 5:39 am IST
Jagiroad, Assam- Poll Preparations Underway
Preparations underway for Mock poll for the Assam Assembly Polls. Visuals from polling Station No. 178 of Jagiroad Assembly Constituency, where the mock poll will begin.
#WATCH | Jagiroad, Assam: Preparations underway for Mock poll for the Assam Assembly Polls. Visuals from polling Station No. 178 of Jagiroad Assembly Constituency, where the mock poll will begin. pic.twitter.com/nU8Qvzjpfj
Mock polling underway at polling station no. 9 at Girls High School at Thrippunithura. Polling will begin at 7 am.
#WATCH | Keralam: Mock polling underway at polling station no. 9 at Girls High School at Thrippunithura. Polling will begin at 7 am. pic.twitter.com/3NneE9MCE8
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