Assembly Election LIVE 2026: High Voter Turnout As Assam Leads with 84.42%

Assembly Election 2026 Live: The first phase of elections begins in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry today. Byelections in 8 constituencies across 6 states will also be held.

Background

Assembly Election 2026 Live: The first phase of Assembly elections will begin on April 9, covering Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, with more than five crore voters expected to participate. According to the Election Commission of India, Kerala accounts for nearly three crore voters, Assam over two crore and Puducherry more than nine lakh.The elections come as the current Assemblies near the end of their terms. Assam’s 126-member House is set to conclude on May 20, Kerala’s 140-member Assembly on May 23, and Puducherry’s 30-member Assembly on June 15.Voting Kicks Off Across Key StatesThe electoral battle is expected to be intense across all three regions. In Assam, the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance faces the Congress across all 126 constituencies.In Kerala, the contest is largely between the Left Democratic Front and the United Democratic Front, with the NDA also seeking to expand its presence. Meanwhile, Puducherry will witness a clash between the ruling alliance led by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy—comprising the All India N.R. Congress, BJP, and AIADMK—and the Congress-DMK-CPI coalition across 30 constituencies.Byelections and Timeline DetailsAlongside the Assembly polls, byelections in eight constituencies across six states have also been scheduled. The first phase of these byelections, covering seats in Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, and Tripura, will be held on April 9. The election timeline began with the gazette notification on March 16, followed by the last date for nominations on March 23. Scrutiny was conducted on March 24, and candidates were allowed to withdraw their nominations until March 26.Counting for these seats is slated for May 4, with the process expected to conclude by May 6.New Measures To Boost TransparencyThe Election Commission has introduced several measures to ensure smooth and transparent polling. These include Assured Minimum Facilities such as drinking water, toilets, and proper signage at all polling stations.Additionally, new initiatives aim to enhance monitoring and voter convenience. A cap of 1,200 voters per polling station has been implemented, along with 100 percent webcasting to ensure continuous oversight during the voting process.Model Code In Force, EC Tightens OversightThe Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into immediate effect following the announcement by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. He clarified that decisions taken before the MCC’s enforcement remain valid under state jurisdiction, but all new decisions must strictly comply with election guidelines.The Election Commission has also undertaken extensive preparations, including revising electoral rolls and coordinating with top state officials such as Chief Electoral Officers, Chief Secretaries, and Directors General of Police.With preparations in place and political alliances locked in, the first phase sets the stage for a closely watched electoral contest across Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry.

09/04/2026 17:54:21

Assam Polls Conclude Peacefully In Kamrup; EVMs, VVPATs Sealed

Polling officials sealed the EVMs and VVPATs after voting concluded for the Assam Assembly elections in Kamrup.

“The voting concluded peacefully...I thank the Election Commission of India for conducting the elections peacefully,” a presiding officer said, according to ANI.

Voter turnout in Assam reached 84.42% as of 5 pm in the ongoing Assembly elections.

In Kerala, turnout stood at 75.01% by 5 pm, while Puducherry recorded 86.92% voting till the same time.

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09/04/2026 16:59:19

Puducherry Congress Chief Expresses Confidence After ‘Favourable’ Polling

Puducherry Congress president and Thattanchavady Assembly candidate V. Vaithilingam on Thursday said polling in the Union Territory had been “favourable…particularly Congress.”

“The DMK alliance is also performing well. We are confident that we will form the government on May 4,” Vaithilingam told ANI news agency.

09/04/2026 16:42:22

Bodoland Territorial Council Chief Hagrama Mohilary Voices Confidence In NDA After Casting Vote

Bodoland Territorial Council chief Hagrama Mohilary cast his vote on Thursday and expressed confidence in an NDA victory in the Assam Assembly elections.

“I cast my vote... I interacted with people from various communities, and they are all with us (NDA),” ANI cited Mohilary.

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09/04/2026 16:36:38

Clash Between Congress, BJP Workers At Mannadipet Polling Booth In Puducherry

A brief clash broke out between Congress and BJP workers at a polling booth in the Mannadipet Assembly constituency of Puducherry during voting on Thursday.

According to sources cited by PTI, BJP workers were gathered near a booth in Tirukanoor village, prompting objections from Congress workers, who said only voters should be present in the area. The disagreement escalated into a heated argument and led to a scuffle, following which police intervened.

09/04/2026 16:28:24

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Casts Vote In Jalukbari

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cast his vote in the Assembly elections on Thursday in Jalukbari.

He was accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma and their two children, Nandil and Sukanya. The family voted at No. 15 Garal Buniyadi Lower Primary School.

Sarma, the BJP candidate from Jalukbari, is seeking re-election from the constituency for a third consecutive term. He has represented the seat since 2001.

09/04/2026 16:19:35

RG Kar Victim’s Mother Files Nomination As BJP Candidate From Panihati

Ratna Debnath, mother of a trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital in August 2024, filed her nomination on Thursday as the BJP candidate from Panihati for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.

She was accompanied by senior BJP leader and former Union minister Smriti Irani, along with district party leaders, PTI reported.

Speaking to reporters after filing her nomination, Debnath said her primary objective was to defeat the Trinamool Congress (TMC), adding that doing so would help ensure women’s safety in the state and prevent incidents like the RG Kar case from recurring, PTI reported.

09/04/2026 16:16:55

Minor Protests Reported At Polling Booths Amid Bogus Voting Allegations In Kerala

Voting in Kerala largely remained peaceful on Thursday, though minor protests were reported at several polling booths over allegations of bogus voting, PTI reported.

In Thrissur district, a brief scuffle broke out between Congress and BJP workers in Manalur following the arrival of UDF candidate T N Prathapan. According to police, BJP workers allegedly stopped individuals accompanying Prathapan from entering the polling booth premises.

In a separate incident in Wadakkanchery, also in Thrissur, a voter identified as Sanjeev was unable to cast his vote after election officials informed him that it had already been recorded as a postal ballot, PTI reported. The development triggered protests by BJP workers, with party candidate T S Ullas Babu later staging a demonstration at the booth.

09/04/2026 16:12:49

Assembly Elections 2026: Voting Turnout Crosses Key Marks In Kerala, Assam And Puducherry

Polling for the 2026 Assembly elections is underway across three regions, with voter turnout figures released by the Election Commission as of 3 pm.

Assam recorded a turnout of 75.91 per cent, while Kerala saw 62.71 per cent voting. Puducherry reported a voter turnout of 72.40 per cent by the same time.

 

09/04/2026 15:32:47

Kerala Elections 2026 Voting Live: CPI(M) leader M Swaraj casts vote

CPI(M) leader M Swaraj casted his vote at a polling booth in Nilambur.

09/04/2026 15:23:33

Kerala Governor Casts Vote, Urges Citizens To Perform ‘Sacred Duty’

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday casted his vote here and appealed to the public to exercise their franchise.

09/04/2026 15:04:14

Kerala Elections 2026 Voting Live: Actor Surabhi Lakshmi casts vote at polling booth in Kozhikode

Actor Surabhi Lakshmi casted vote at polling booth in Kozhikode for the Kerala Assembly Elections.

09/04/2026 14:37:35

Assembly Elections 2026 Voting Live: Till 1PM, Assam records voter turnout at 59.63%, Keralam 49.70% and Puducherry 56.83%

Assam recorded a significant voter turnout of 59.63 per cent, as of 1 pm on Thursday, while in Keralam it was at 49.70 per cent.The polling trends in the Union Territory of Puducherry showed a sizeable voter turnout of 56.83 per cent.

09/04/2026 13:14:11

Assam Elections 2026 Voting Live: Himanta Biswa Sarma, wife cast vote in Kampur

Assam CM and candidate from Jalukbari, Himanta Biswa Sarma, along with his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma and children, casted their votes for the Assam Assembly Elections 2026, at a polling station in Kampur.

09/04/2026 12:12:36

Assembly Election LIVE 2026: Shashi Tharoor On Kerala Turnout

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor cast his vote earlier today and commented on the voter enthusiasm in Kerala. He suggested that overall turnout by the end of the day could surpass previous records. Tharoor said: “I would say that if you are going to look at the turnout on the whole by the end of the day, it may even surpass previous level ever established. That’s because people of Kerala want to vote for a change.”

09/04/2026 12:10:11

Assembly Election LIVE 2026: Bypoll Voter Turnout Update Till 11 AM

Approximate turnout figures reported from key constituencies as of 11 a.m. show varied participation across states: Davanagere South (Karnataka) – 22.01% Bagalkot (Karnataka) – 27.83% Koridang (Nagaland) – 41.06% Dharmanagar (Tripura) – 33.51%

09/04/2026 12:09:06

Assembly Election LIVE 2026: Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika Speaks Out

Assam Minister and BJP candidate from Jagiroad constituency, Pijush Hazarika, made strong remarks on polling day. He reiterated support for Assamese Muslims while opposing illegal immigration from Bangladesh. Hazarika urged voters to turn out in large numbers, saying: “We are in support of Assamese Muslims. Those who have come from Bangladesh illegally, we are against them. I request the people of Assam to please come forward to vote for development.”

He accused the Congress of relying on “old tactics” of distributing money and liquor to influence voters, adding that more leaders would resign from the party. He also criticized Congress leader Pawan Khera, calling him “useless” and dismissing his corruption allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as false.

09/04/2026 12:05:20

Assembly Election LIVE 2026: Assam Votes For First Time After Delimitation

Polling is underway in Assam, where voters are casting ballots for 126 assembly seats in the state’s first election since the delimitation exercise. The contest comes against the backdrop of a sharp political clash between the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress, with corruption allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma fueling the debate. The BJP is seeking a third consecutive term in Assam, banking on its organizational strength and Sarma’s leadership, while the Congress and its allies are aiming to capitalize on anti-incumbency sentiment.

09/04/2026 12:04:01

Assembly Election LIVE 2026: Zubeen Garg’s Wife Garima Garg Casts Vote

Garima Garg, wife of late singer Zubeen Garg, exercised her franchise today at the Dakhin Gaon High School polling station in Guwahati. Speaking to the media after casting her vote, she expressed hope that the democratic process would deliver justice and truly reflect the will of the people.

09/04/2026 12:02:34

Assembly Election LIVE 2026: Puducherry CM Offers Prayers Ahead of Polling

Puducherry Chief Minister and All India NR Congress (AINRC) candidate from Mangalam and Thattanchavady constituencies, N. Rangaswamy, offered prayers at the Sri Sarguru Appa Paithiyam Swamigal Thirukovil Temple in Thattanchavady before heading into polling day.

09/04/2026 12:01:09

Assembly Election LIVE 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma Offers Prayers At Kamakhya Temple

Assam Chief Minister and Jalukbari candidate Himanta Biswa Sarma began polling day with prayers at the revered Kamakhya Temple. Speaking to reporters, Sarma said: “It is polling day today in Assam. I had the fortune to have a darshan of Maa Kamakhya on the polling day. May Assam flourish and people of the state advance, I prayed this to Maa.”

09/04/2026 11:59:58

Assembly Election LIVE 2026: Shashi Tharoor Casts Vote

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor exercised his franchise at the Government Lower Primary School, Cotton Hill, in Vazhuthacaud. Polling across Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry continues steadily, with leaders and prominent figures turning out early to cast their votes.

09/04/2026 11:58:03

Assembly Election LIVE 2026: Assam Leads In Turnout, Kerala Lags

Voting continues across Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, with turnout figures showing clear differences as of 11 a.m.: Assam has registered the highest turnout so far at 38.92%, reflecting strong voter enthusiasm in the early hours. Puducherry follows with 37.06%, maintaining steady participation. Kerala lags slightly behind, reporting 33.28% turnout, though officials expect numbers to rise as the day progresses.

09/04/2026 10:48:44

Kerala Elections 2026 Voting Live: 'BJP will make a landmark victory this time,' says R Sreelekha

BJP State Vice President & Vattiyoorkavu constituency candidate R Sreelekha, said, "I am confident that BJP will make a landmark victory in Keralam this time. This is the right time. The anti-incumbency is very high. People want NDA to come. Everywhere I go, I get a feeling that people are voting for NDA..."

09/04/2026 10:40:06

Assam Elections 2026 Voting Live: Congress's Paka Betbari candidate Jakir Hussain Sikdar casts his vote

After casting his vote, Congress candidate from Paka Betbari constituency Jakir Hussain Sikdar said, “I would like to thank everyone for coming out to vote. It is our right, and we must exercise it.”

09/04/2026 10:27:03

Puducherry Elections 2026 Voting Live: UT CM N Rangaswamy, leaves in style, rides bike after casting vote

Puducherry CM and All India NR Congress (AINRC) candidate from Mangalam and Thattanchavady assembly constituency, N Rangaswamy, left on his bike after casting his vote for the Puducherry Assembly Elections.

09/04/2026 10:25:04

Kerala Elections 2026 Voting Live: K Muraleedharan casts his vote

Senior Congress leader and Vattiyoorkavu constituency candidate, K Muraleedharan casted his vote at Jawahar Nagar LP School in Keralam elections, in Thiruvananthapuram

09/04/2026 09:22:50

Kerala Elections 2026 Voting Live: Malayalam Actor Renji Panicker casts his vote in Kochi.

As the voting begun in Kerala for the assembly elections 2026, Malayalam Actor Renji Panicker reached the polling booth and casted his vote in Kochi. 

09/04/2026 09:10:00

Kerala Elections 2026 Voting Live: LDF Thrithala candidate MB Rajesh casts his vote

Parliamentary Affairs Minister & LDF Thrithala candidate MB Rajesh casted his vote in Keralam elections, in Palakkad.

09/04/2026 08:49:13

Kerala Elections 2026 Voting Live: KC Venugopal casts his vote

Congress General Secretary (Organisation) and MP KC Venugopal casted his vote at a polling station in Ambalapuzha.

09/04/2026 09:01:51

Assam Elections 2026 Voting Live: 'Vote for your state, your land, your culture,' says Priyanka Gandhi

"My dear sisters of Assam, dear brothers! Today, actively participate in the grand festival of democracy. Vote for your state, your land, your culture, your civilization, and your bright future. You deserve a government that works solely for you and strengthens you. Jai Assam! Jai Congress!" Priyanka Gandhi Wadra urged voters in Assam as the voting begun in the state. 

09/04/2026 08:42:07

Kerala Elections 2026 Voting Live: Priyanka Gandhi urges voters to vote for govt that listens to you, understands your struggles

Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Wadra took her account on X and said, "To each one of you in Keralam, I say from the heart, you deserve a government that listens to you, understands your struggles, and works day and night for your well-being, not for itself, not for corruption, and not merely to stay in power, but to put you first. It is time to choose change. And UDF is that change."

09/04/2026 08:37:32

Puducherry Elections 2026 Voting Live: Former Puducherry Chief Minister Narayanasamy casts his vote

Former Puducherry Chief Minister and Congress leader V. Narayanasamy casted his vote at the polling station at VOC Govt School.

09/04/2026 08:36:34

Assembly Elections 2026 Voting Live: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urges voters to participate in record numbers, particularly 'young voters'

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged the voters to participate in record numbers and said that these votes will help in bringing good governance, prosperity and peace in the states/UT, which are going to polls today. "Assembly Elections are taking place in Assam, Keralam and Puducherry. I request the people in these States and UT to vote in record numbers, particularly the young voters. Your vote will help in bringing good governance, prosperity and peace in the states/UT going to polls today," he said in a post on X. 

09/04/2026 08:32:56

Assam Elections 2026 Voting Live: International Delegates Praise Poll Management, 'Chunav ka Parv, Assam ka Garv!'

International delegates under the International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP) visited polling stations in Assam on Thursday to witness people exercising their franchise for the 2026 Assembly polls, and to appreciate the meticulous organisation of the polls.

In a post on X, the poll body said that the international delegation appreciated the scale and management of the elections.
"Chunav ka Parv, Assam ka Garv! International delegates under the International Election Visitors' Programme #IEVP are visiting polling stations in #Assam and witnessing the poll, the celebration of the Festival of Democracy. They appreciated the large-scale and meticulous organisation of the polls," ECI wrote.

09/04/2026 08:32:43

Assam Elections 2026 Voting Live: International Delegates Praise Poll Management , 'Chunav ka Parv, Assam ka Garv!'

International delegates under the International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP) visited polling stations in Assam on Thursday to witness people exercising their franchise for the 2026 Assembly polls, and to appreciate the meticulous organisation of the polls.

In a post on X, the poll body said that the international delegation appreciated the scale and management of the elections.
"Chunav ka Parv, Assam ka Garv! International delegates under the International Election Visitors' Programme #IEVP are visiting polling stations in #Assam and witnessing the poll, the celebration of the Festival of Democracy. They appreciated the large-scale and meticulous organisation of the polls," ECI wrote.

09/04/2026 08:12:38

Kerala Elections 2026 Voting Live: State CM Pinarayi Vijayan casts his vote

Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan casted his vote at Pinarayi RC Amala Basic Upper Primary School in Kannur.

09/04/2026 08:10:59

Kerala Elections 2026 Voting Live: BJP's Nemom candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar casts his vote in Thiruvananthapuram

Keralam BJP president and candidate from Nemom, Rajeev Chandrasekhar reached at a polling station in Thiruvananthapuram and later casted his vote.

09/04/2026 08:08:40

Kerala Elections 2026 Voting Live:NDA candidate George Kurian casts his vote

Union Minister and NDA candidate from Kanjirappally, George Kurian voted at Kottayam Kanakkary Government Higher Secondary School Polling Station 172. After castig his vote, Kurian, while talking with reporters, said, "We are expecting a great mandate for NDA in Kerala and we are requesting the people to vote in favour of NDA."

09/04/2026 08:04:22

Kerala Elections 2026 Voting Live: LDF's Beypore candidate PA Mohamed Riyas casts his vote

Kerela Minister and LDF candidate from Beypore Assembly Constituency, PA Mohamed Riyas casts his vote at a polling station in Kottooli Aup School, North East Side. After casting his votes, Riyas said, "We had a record number of development projects. Every month, the LDF government gives a pension, and there is also a new project that is a pension for women and everything, good roads, good government schools, and good government hospitals. People are in favour of LDF. We will get a good majority"

09/04/2026 08:01:59

Assam Elections 2026 Voting Live: BJP's Dispur candidate Pradyut Bordoloi his vote

A BJP candidate from Dispur assembly constituency, Pradyut Bordoloi, had casted his vote for Assam Assembly Elections. After casting his votes, he said, "I have just cast my vote. I couldn't transfer my voting rights when I decided to file my nomination as a BJP candidate from Dispur. Since it did not get transferred, I have just cast my vote here now. I am heading back to Dispur..."

09/04/2026 07:58:44

Assam Elections 2026 Voting Live: State's youngest candidate Kunki Choudhary stands in queue to cast vote

Assam’s youngest candidate, 27-year-old Kunki Choudhary, was seen waiting in line to cast her vote at the Sarumotoria LP School polling station in Guwahati. She is contesting from the Central Guwahati constituency as an Assam Jatiya Parishad candidate.

09/04/2026 07:56:58

Kerala Elections 2026 Voting Live: Congress' Joseph exudes confidence in UDF, says party will win polls with Majority

State Congress president and Peravoor candidate Sunny Joseph exuded confidence on UDF party and said, "UDF will win the majority seats. UDF will win more than 100 seats. The local body results will be repeated... We are hopeful... My appeal to the people is to exercise their franchise rightly to elect a government led by the UDF to negate the anti-policy of the present government... The Chief Minister's name will be decided in consultation with the high command"

09/04/2026 07:52:49

Puducherry Elections 2026 Voting Live: Robot Nila welcomes voters at VOC Govt School

The Puducherry have found a new way to welcome the voters at the VOC Government School. A robot named Nila is seen welcoming the voters at the school. 

 

09/04/2026 07:50:31

Assembly Election 2026 Live: By-elections Begin In Karnataka, Nagaland and Tripura

Voting for Assembly by-elections has also commenced today in multiple constituencies across the country. Polling is underway in Davangere South and Bagalkot constituencies of Karnataka, Koridang constituency in Nagaland, and Dharmanagar constituency in Tripura, alongside the main Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry.

09/04/2026 07:48:50

Assembly Election 2026 Live: Presiding officer reports smooth start in Kerala

Presiding booth officer Ragimol said, “Today we have Kerala State Legislative Assembly 2026 elections. By 6:15 AM, we had completed our mock poll successfully. We have great participation from our polling agents, and now we are waiting for voters to come. We expect very good participation from the voters.”

09/04/2026 07:47:40

Assembly Election 2026 Live: VD Satheesan casts his vote in Ernakulam

Leader of Opposition and Congress candidate from Paravur Assembly Constituency, VD Satheesan, cast his vote at the polling station in Kesari Government Arts and Science College, Ernakulam. His participation comes as polling continues across Kerala, Puducherry, and Assam in the ongoing Assembly Elections.

09/04/2026 07:42:32

Kerala Elections 2026 Voting Live: Congress MP Hibi Eden casts vote in Kochi

As the voting begins in Kerala,  Congress MP Hibi Eden casted vote at a polling station at SNDP Nursery School in Kochi. 

09/04/2026 07:39:28

Assembly Elections 2026 Voting Live: PM Modi urges voters to turn out in large numbers and cast votes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his account on X and urged all the voters in puducherry, Kerela and Assam to turn out in large numbers and cast votes. He especially appealed to the youth and to women voters to "strengthen the process of democracy."

09/04/2026 07:28:14

Assembly Election 2026 Live: Suresh Gopi casts his vote in Guruvayur

Union Minister Suresh Gopi exercised his franchise at Guruvayur Devaswom English Medium School, casting his vote in Guruvayur South Part booth number 137. His participation marks a key moment in the polling process as voting continues across Kerala, Puducherry, and Assam.

09/04/2026 07:26:31

Assembly Election 2026 Live: Voting begins in Kerala, Puducherry and Assam

Voting for the 2026 Assembly Elections has officially begun today, April 9, in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. Polling started at 7:00 AM and will continue until 6:00 PM, with results scheduled to be declared on May 4.