Assam 38.9%, Kerala 33.2%, Puducherry 37% Turnout in Assembly Elections 2026

New Delhi, April 9, 2026: Voter participation picked up pace in the ongoing Assembly Elections 2026, with Assam recording 38.92% voter turnout, while Kerala registered 33.28% turnout and Puducherry reached 37.06% by 11 AM, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Voter Turnout Sees Strong Rise Since Morning

Earlier at 9 AM, turnout figures were significantly lower:

Assam: 17.87%
Kerala: 16.23%
Puducherry: 17.41%

However, as polling progressed, participation increased steadily, indicating strong voter engagement across regions.

Polling Underway Across 296 Seats

Voting began at 7 AM for key electoral battles across:

126 seats in Assam
140 seats in Kerala
30 seats in Puducherry

The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4, 2026.

Kerala Elections: High Stakes and Large Electorate

In Kerala, over 2.6 crore voters are deciding the fate of 883 candidates across 140 constituencies.

Key Highlights:

Total voters: 2,69,53,644
Women voters: 1,38,27,319
Male voters: 1,31,26,048
Third gender voters: 277

Additionally:

4.24 lakh voters aged 18–19
2.04 lakh voters aged 85+
30,471 polling stations established

Political Scenario:

The Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by Pinarayi Vijayan, is aiming for a third consecutive term.

Meanwhile, the United Democratic Front (UDF), backed by Indian National Congress, is attempting a comeback.

Assam Elections: Massive Setup and Tight Contest

Assam has more than 2.5 crore eligible voters contesting across 126 assembly seats.

Voter Data:

Total voters: 2,50,54,463
Male: 1,25,31,552
Female: 1,25,22,593
Transgender voters: 318
Service voters: 63,423

Other highlights:

6.42 lakh young voters (18–19)
2.5 lakh senior citizens (80+)
2.05 lakh persons with disabilities

Election Infrastructure:

31,490 polling stations with webcasting
1.5 lakh+ polling personnel deployed
EVMs, Control Units, and VVPAT machines fully arranged

Political Battle:

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA seeks a third straight term, while Congress leads a six-party alliance to challenge the government.

Puducherry Elections: Multi-Party Contest

In Puducherry, 10.14 lakh voters are casting votes for 30 seats.

Key Data:

Female voters: 5,39,125
Male voters: 4,74,788
Third gender voters: 157

Additionally:

24,156 young voters (18–19)
6,034 senior citizens (85+)

Political Scenario:

The contest includes:

All India NR Congress-led NDA
Congress-DMK alliance
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Vijay

Technology Boosts Transparency

The Election Commission has ensured:

Live webcasting across polling stations
Adequate reserve staff and equipment
Smooth and transparent voting process

The steady rise in voter turnout across Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry reflects strong public participation in the 2026 Assembly Elections. With intense political competition and large electorates, the final results on May 4 are expected to play a crucial role in shaping regional politics.