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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 07:29 PM

Assembly elections LIVE updates: Voting in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry to begin shortly

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE updates: Voting for high-stakes Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry will begin at 7am today. In Kerala, 2.6 crore electors will decide the fate of 883 candidates for its 140-member Legislative Assembly in a tight contest between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). In Assam, polling for 126 seats will be held today where over 2.5 crore electors are eligible t ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 07:13 PM

India News | Keralam Assembly Polls: Speaker Shamseer, Congress MP Sudhakaran Cast Votes | LatestLY

Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Keralam Assembly speaker AN Shamseer cast his vote at Polling Booth No. 74, during the ongoing assembly polls. Additionally, Congress MP from Kannur, K Sudhakaran, also cast his vote at Kizhunna South UP School, Polling Booth No. 157. Also Read | Assembly Elections 2026 Voting: Puducherry Leads With 86.92%, Assam at 84.42%, Keralam 75.01% by 5 PM in High-Stakes Polls. Earlier in the day, Keralam Leader of Opposition (LoP) VD Satheesan cast his vote for ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 05:54 PM

Keralam Assembly Polls: Speaker Shamseer, Congress MP Sudhakaran cast votes

Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Keralam Assembly speaker AN Shamseer cast his vote at Polling Booth No. 74, during the ongoing assembly polls. Additionally, Congress MP from Kannur, K Sudhakaran, also cast his vote at Kizhunna South UP School, Polling Booth No. 157. Earlier in the day, Keralam Leader of Opposition (LoP) VD Satheesan cast his vote for the Assembly elections being held today and urged people across the state to participate actively in the democratic process. He asserte ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 05:33 PM

Shashi Tharoor says Kerala polls a direct fight between LDF-UDF, claims "BJP not a factor here"

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asserted that the Kerala Assembly elections are a direct contest between the ruling LDF and the Congress-led UDF, dismissing the BJP as a non-factor. Senior leader AK Antony also predicted a "clean sweep" for the UDF, criticizing the BJP as a "non-Kerala" party. Voters are deciding the fate of 883 candidates across 140 constituencies. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor cast his vote in the Keralam Assembly elections on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram, asserting that the electo ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 04:04 PM

Mood for change sweeping across Assam, says Cong ally Akhil Gogoi

Guwahati, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Assam voted on Thursday to elect members to its 126-seat Legislative Assembly, Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi expressed strong optimism about a political shift in the state, asserting that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would be unseated. Addressing reporters, Gogoi said that public sentiment was clearly turning against the incumbent government, citing widespread dissatisfaction among voters. "There is a strong mood for change across Assam. Peopl ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 03:34 PM

Congress battles a war of narratives in Kerala

This assembly election - Kerala votes today - is an existential battle for the Congress and the United Democratic Front it heads. On the one hand, it faces a formidable challenge from the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front that seeks a Congress-mukt (free) Kerala; on the other hand, it must fend off a rising Bharatiya Janata Party that eyes the party's Hindu voters in its pursuit of building a pan-Indian Hindu electorate and a Congress-mukt Bharat. An embattled Congress has sought to survive this ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 02:45 PM

Entertainment News | Keralam Elections 2026: Kunchacko Boban Casts Votes in Alappuzha, Urges Respons...

Alappuzha (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Polling for the high-stakes Keralam Assembly Elections 2026 began at 7 am on Thursday across all 140 constituencies, with actor Kunchacko Boban among the early voters, casting his ballot at a polling station in Alappuzha. Speaking after voting, the actor emphasised the importance of civic responsibility. "As an ordinary citizen, it is my right to utilise my vote. I think I have utilised my voting power responsibly for myself, for the country, and for ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 02:19 PM

Keralam Elections 2026: Kunchacko Boban casts votes in Alappuzha, urges responsible participation

Alappuzha (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Polling for the high-stakes Keralam Assembly Elections 2026 began at 7 am on Thursday across all 140 constituencies, with actor Kunchacko Boban among the early voters, casting his ballot at a polling station in Alappuzha. Speaking after voting, the actor emphasised the importance of civic responsibility. "As an ordinary citizen, it is my right to utilise my vote. I think I have utilised my voting power responsibly for myself, for the country, and for ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 02:17 PM

"Done my part, Your turn...": Mohanlal votes in Kerala elections, urges citizens to participate

Keralam [India], April 9 (ANI): Superstar Mohanlal on Thursday cast his vote in the ongoing Kerala Legislative Assembly elections and urged citizens to fulfil their democratic responsibility. Sharing a selfie from his car, the actor displayed the indelible ink mark on his index finger and called on voters across the state to participate. The actor voted at a school in the Nemom constituency in Thiruvananthapuram. "Done my part. Your turn, Keralam go vote!" he wrote on his official X handle, en ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 02:09 PM

Assembly polls: Puthuppally MLA Chandy Oommen casts vote, says "Keralam backing Congress"

Kottayam (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Puthuppally MLA Chandy Oommen on Thursday cast his vote in Kottayam as voting is underway for the Keralam assembly election, saying voters are backing Congress to seek justice for the alleged harassment of his father, Oommen Chandy. Speaking to ANI, Oommen said, "When this government was in opposition, they carried out a witch hunt against my father. They are protecting the people who carried out the witch hunt. They did not take any action." "The CBI ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 01:35 PM

Keralam Elections 2026: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Calls Poll A Straight LDF-UDF Fight, Dismisses BJ...

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor cast his vote in the Keralam Assembly elections on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram, asserting that the electoral battle in the state is primarily between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). Speaking to ANI after exercising his franchise, Tharoor downplayed the Bharatiya Janata Party's role in the state's political landscape. "The BJP is not a factor here. This is a state where the BJP ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 12:53 PM

Shashi Tharoor says Kerala polls a direct fight between LDF-UDF, claims "BJP not a factor here"

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor cast his vote in the Keralam Assembly elections on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram, asserting that the electoral battle in the state is primarily between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). Speaking to ANI after exercising his franchise, Tharoor downplayed the Bharatiya Janata Party's role in the state's political landscape. "The BJP is not a factor here. This is ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 12:33 PM

Kerala Voters' Mood: Continuity Or Change, What Will They Pick In 2026 Assembly Elections Today?

Kerala voters' mood: While the ruling LDF seeks a historic third term, UDF aims for a comeback, and NDA attempts to break the bipolar trend The political mood in Kerala ahead of the April 9, 2026 Assembly elections is a high-stakes standoff between a quest for a historic "triple" by the Left and a strong "pendulum" push for change by the opposition. While the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks a historic third term, the United Democratic Front (UDF) aims for a comeback, and the National ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 10:33 AM

Tamil Nadu chief secretary, DGP shifted; Stalin cries foul

CHENNAI: Ahead of the April 23 election for the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday replaced the state's chief secretary, N Muruganandam, with senior bureaucrat M Sai Kumar and DGP (armed police, vigilance and anti-corruption) S Davidson Devasirvatham with Sandeep Mittal, a 1995-batch IPS officer, a decision that drew an angry reaction from CM M K Stalin.The move follows multiple complaints from the opposition, alleging that the state's administrative ma ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 10:02 AM

Assam polls: CM Sarma urges all to cast vote, take state to new height

Guwahati, Apr 9 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday appealed to all voters to exercise their franchise in the Assembly polls and take the state to new heights. Polling for all 126 Assam assembly constituencies began at 7 am to decide the electoral fate of 722 candidates. In the high-stakes election, the ruling BJP is aiming for a third consecutive term, while the Congress seeks to wrest power after being ousted in 2016. In a post on X, Sarma said that each voice and vot ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 09:34 AM

Dharmadam Watch: Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Home Turf Set To Witness Fierce Contest

In the 2021 elections, Vijayan won the Dharmadam seat with a large margin of 50,123 votes. Keralam Assembly Election 2026: As Keralam citizens are set to vote on April 9, the Dharmadam constituency in Kannur is set to witness a high-stakes triangular battle, as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) takes on VP Abdul Rasheed of the Indian National Congress and K Ranjith of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). With a high-stakes triangular battle, the Dharmadam c ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 09:33 AM

"People trust us, false propaganda can't defeat LDF": Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday expressed confidence in the Left Democratic Front (LDF)'s victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, saying that the public trusts the ruling alliance. Speaking to reporters after casting his vote in Kannur, Vijayan said that "false and communal propaganda" cannot defeat the LDF. "False propaganda cannot defeat the LDF. We always trust the people, and the people trust us. We have travelled with the people ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 09:09 AM

India News | Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan Casts Vote for Assembly Polls in Kannur | LatestLY

Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday cast his vote for the 2026 Assembly elections at a polling booth in Pinarayi RC Amala Basic Upper Primary School in Kannur. Pinarayi Vijayan is eyeing a historic third consecutive term from the Dharmadham constituency. While the constituency is a storied fortress for the Left, the 2026 race is shaping up to be more than just a victory lap, both from the United Democratic Front led by Congress, and BJP l ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 08:51 AM

Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan casts vote for Assembly polls in Kannur

Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday cast his vote for the 2026 Assembly elections at a polling booth in Pinarayi RC Amala Basic Upper Primary School in Kannur. Pinarayi Vijayan is eyeing a historic third consecutive term from the Dharmadham constituency. While the constituency is a storied fortress for the Left, the 2026 race is shaping up to be more than just a victory lap, both from the United Democratic Front led by Congress, and BJP l ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 08:11 AM

Assam Assembly Elections 2026 Voting Live Updates: Who Will Assam Vote For Today? It's Himanta Biswa...

Assam Assembly Elections 2026 Voting Live Updates: The 2026 Assam Assembly elections will take place for 126 seats. The results will be announced on 4th May. Voting began at 7 AM. Assam Assembly Elections 2026 Voting Live Updates: Today is a big day for Assam. The 2026 Assam Assembly elections will take place for 126 seats. The results will be announced on 4th May. This election will determine the political direction of the state for future times. The major battle exists between Chief Minister ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 07:07 AM

LIVE: Keralam to Vote Today: 2.6 Cr Voters, 883 Candidates

Thiruvananthapuram: Over 2.6 crore electors will head to polling stations on Thursday to decide the fate of 883 candidates across 140 assembly constituencies in Kerala. The election will determine the composition of the 140-member Legislative Assembly in a high-stakes contest between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Voting in Kerala will be conducted in a single phase, beginning at 7 a.m., ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 06:37 AM

India News | Kerala to Vote Today: Over 2.6 Cr Voters to Decide Fate of 883 Candidates | LatestLY

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Over 2,6 crore electors will rush to poll stations on Thursday to decide the fate of 883 candidates across 140 assembly constituencies in Kerala and elect its 140-member Legislative Assembly in a high-stakes battle between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The voting in Keralam is being held in a single phase and will begin at 7 AM. The current Assembly's tenure end ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 08, 2026 07:34 PM

Assembly Elections 2026: Over 6.1 Crore Voters to Decide Fate of 296 Seats on April 9 Across Assam, ...

New Delhi, April 8: More than 6.1 crore voters are expected to exercise their vote on Thursday when the two states of Assam and Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry will go to Assembly polls in a single‑phase voting schedule. The election in this round will cover 140 seats in Kerala, 126 in Assam and 30 in Puducherry, with the phase serving as a political soundboard and mid‑term test for regional and national parties alike. Results will be declared on May 4 alongside outcomes for Tamil ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 08, 2026 07:24 PM

Over 6 crore electors to determine state governments' fate in 2 states, 1 UT tomorrow

New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than 6.1 crore voters are expected to exercise their vote on Thursday when the two states of Assam and Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry will go to Assembly polls in a single‑phase voting schedule. The election in this round will cover 140 seats in Kerala, 126 in Assam and 30 in Puducherry, with the phase serving as a political soundboard and mid‑term test for regional and national parties alike. Results will be declared on May 4 alongside o ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 08, 2026 07:07 PM

2026 Kerala elections: Will Vijayan's LDF score hat-trick?

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is all set for a crucial Assembly election on Thursday, with 2.71 crore voters poised to cast their franchise in a decisive contest that will test the ruling Left Democratic Front's (LDF) bid for a third consecutive term, the opposition United Democratic Fund's (UDF) comeback prospects, and the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) push to open its account in the state. After nearly a month of intense campaigning, the southern state will go to the polls in a single pha ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 08, 2026 06:52 PM

EC transfers TN Chief Secretary, Vigilance DGP ahead of Assembly polls

Chennai, Apr 8 (UNI) In a major reshuffle of the Tamil Nadu bureaucracy, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday shunted out Chief Secretary N Muruganandam, replacing him with senior IAS officer M Saikumar with immediate effect. Following the EC directive, Saikumar, a 1990 batch officer who was Personal Secretary to former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, assumed office at the Secretariat. Prior to this he was Chairman and Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Pap ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 08, 2026 06:24 PM

Kerala all set for crucial polls; LDF eyes hat-trick, UDF comeback, NDA entry

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 8 (PTI) Kerala is all set for a crucial Assembly election on Thursday, with 2.71 crore voters poised to cast their franchise in a decisive contest that will test the ruling LDF's bid for a third consecutive term, the opposition UDF's comeback prospects, and the NDA's push to open its account in the state. After nearly a month of intense campaigning, the southern state will go to the polls in a single phase, with voting to be held from 7 am to 6 pm across all 140 constitu ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 08, 2026 04:00 PM

Assembly Elections 2026: Assam, Kerala Head to April 9 Polls, Security Forces Intensify Vigil Across...

Guwahati/Thiruvananthapuram, April 8: With the highly anticipated Assembly elections in Assam and Kerala just a day away, polling officials and security personnel on Wednesday intensified efforts to ensure free and fair voting. Authorities across both states have completed most of the logistical and administrative arrangements, with large-scale deployment of staff and security forces. In several parts of Assam, a notable feature of this election is the presence of women-managed polling stations, ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 08, 2026 01:34 PM

Keralam: Farmer found hanging in front of LDF office in Vaikom

Kottayam (Keralam) [India], April 7 (ANI) A CPI supporter was found hanging at an Left Democratic Front election committee office in Thalayazham in Vaikom in Kottayam district of Keralam on Tuesday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Chellappan Pulikkaseri, a farmer He had reportedly alleged that CPI district leaders had destroyed his livelihood. Meanwhile, addressing a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, Congress MP and AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal cal ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 08, 2026 09:34 AM

The 2016 Election That Brought BJP To Power In Assam For First Time

* The 2016 Assam election ended Congress's 15-year rule, bringing BJP to power for the first time * BJP won 60 seats and formed government with allies AGP and BPF, totaling 86 seats * Congress secured only 26 seats despite alliance with UPPL, marking a significant defeat Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Guwahati: The 2016 Assam assembly election was a turning point in the state's politics. Congress' 15-year rule came to an end, catapulting BJP to power for the fi ...Read More >

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