Millions of voters across Assam, Keralam, and Puducherry turned out in large numbers on April 9, 2026, as polling officially began to shape the political future of these key regions.
The voting process commenced early in the morning, with polling booths opening at 7:00 AM. Enthusiasm among voters was clearly visible, as long queues formed across urban and rural constituencies alike.
Midday Voter Turnout Snapshot:
Assam: Voting is underway across all 126 constituencies, recording an impressive turnout of around 39% by 11:00 AM.
Keralam: Polling across 140 seats saw over 33% voter turnout within the first few hours.
Puducherry: The Union Territory reported a brisk turnout of approximately 37% by late morning across its 30 constituencies.
Election officials have reported largely peaceful polling so far, with tight security arrangements in place to ensure smooth voting across all regions.
These elections are being closely watched as they are expected to play a significant role in shaping regional political dynamics ahead of upcoming national developments.
While voting concludes today in these regions, the counting of votes and final results will be declared on May 4, 2026, after polling in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal is completed.
Voters are expected to continue arriving at polling stations throughout the day, potentially pushing turnout figures even higher by the close of voting.
