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Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026: Puducherry votes on April 9, 2026. Here's your complete guide: polling timings, how to find your booth, accepted ID documents, and voter rules. Puducherry is all set to elect its new Legislative Assembly on April 9, 2026. If you are a registered voter in the Union Territory and are heading to the polling booth for the first time or simply need a quick refresher on what to carry and where to go, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know befor ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 8 (PTI) More than 1.5 lakh security personnel have been deployed as part of arrangements for Thursday's polling in Assam that will decide the fate of 722 candidates hoping to enter the 126-member state Assembly. Officials said 31,940 polling stations have been set up in 35 districts for the single-phase polling. Micro-observers have been deputed in sensitive polling stations. The results will be declared on May 4. While most personnel set out for the polling stations on Wednesda ...Read More >
North Lakhimpur: Polling personnel along with election materials were dispatched to various polling stations across Lakhimpur district on Tuesday, a day ahead of the Assam Assembly elections scheduled for April 9. According to the district election department, 4,748 polling personnel have been deployed to conduct voting across 1,079 polling stations, with an additional 10% kept in reserve to meet contingencies. In a move to promote women's participation, 110 all-women polling stations have bee ...Read More >
Guwahati/Kokrajhar/Nalbari, April 8: With Assam set to vote, election authorities across districts on Wednesday stepped up final preparations, including distribution of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), deployment of polling personnel, and tightening of security arrangements to ensure smooth and peaceful polling. In Kamrup Metro, presiding officers from various polling stations assembled at the Maniram Dewan Trade Centre in Guwahati to collect EVMs and ballot materials for polling day. A tota ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: In a significant stride towards inclusive and gender-sensitive electoral practices, Dibrugarh district has set up 300 polling stations managed entirely by women, marking the highest number of all-women polling stations booths in Assam for the 2026 Assembly elections. According to district officials, a total of 1,322 polling stations have been established across six Assembly constituencies in Dibrugarh. Among these, the 300 all-women polling stations stand out as a major initiative ai ...Read More >
Kohima, Apr 8 (PTI) Security has been tightened for the bypoll to the Koridang Assembly seat in Nagaland's Mokokchung district, with night curfew in force in four villages following an election-related violence that claimed one life. Six candidates are in the fray for Thursday assembly bypoll necessitated by the death of sitting BJP MLA Imkong L. Imchen (75) on November 11. The BJP, which is part of the ruling People's Democratic Alliance (PDA), has fielded the deceased MLA's son Daochier I. I ...Read More >
Assam elections 2026: With the Assam Assembly elections set for April 9, Jorhat district has completed all preparations to ensure a smooth, free and peaceful polling process. In the final leg of readiness, polling and presiding officers have been dispatched from Jorhat Government Boys' School to their assigned polling stations across the district. Equipped with essential election materials, these teams will oversee voting operations and ensure all arrangements are in place ahead of polling day. ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 8: Before a single vote is cast on April 9, Assam is already deep into its most crucial democratic exercise. Across towns, villages and remote corners, a quiet yet intense operation has been unfolding, largely unseen by voters. By the time a voter presses a button on the EVM, an intricate web of planning, coordination and pressure has already done the heavy lifting. At the centre of this effort is a system designed to leave little room for error. Officials have been mapping route ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Kerala on Wednesday entered the mandatory silence period ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls, with candidates and party workers making last-ditch efforts to reach out to voters through door-to-door visits and personal contacts. After nearly a month-long campaigning period, a total of 2.71 crore voters would exercise their franchise to decide the fate of 883 candidates in the crucial polling for the 140-member Assembly to be held on Thursday. With high-decibel campaign ...Read More >
Assam votes on April 9 in a single-phase election. Voters must check booth details, carry valid ID and ensure their name is on the electoral roll. GUWAHATI: With the Assam Assembly Elections 2026 set to take place on April 9, more than 2.9 crore voters across the state are preparing to exercise their franchise in a single-phase election covering all 126 constituencies. As polling day approaches, the Election Commission has urged voters to ensure that their names are included in the electoral r ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 8 (PTI) Kerala on Wednesday entered the mandatory silence period ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls, with candidates and party workers making last-ditch efforts to reach out to voters through door-to-door visits and personal contacts. After nearly a month-long campaigning period, a total of 2.71 crore voters would exercise their franchise to decide the fate of 883 candidates in the crucial polling for the 140-member Assembly to be held on Thursday. With high-decibel ca ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam is ready to hold its 2026 Legislative Assembly elections in a single phase on April 9, with authorities aiming to ensure smooth, safe, and transparent polling across all 126 constituencies. Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel said the state administration has completed all necessary arrangements, and different departments are working together to make sure voting proceeds smoothly. Officials from the central government are stationed across the state to keep track of security and ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 8: Campaigning for the high-stakes Assam Assembly elections concluded, with political parties making their final push before the 48-hour silence period ahead of the April 9 polling for 126 constituencies. The curtain fell on a high-decibel campaign at 5 pm, as mandated by the Election Commission, bringing to a halt rallies, roadshows and all forms of canvassing across the State on Tuesday evening. The last day witnessed an intense flurry of activity, with top leaders across par ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Keralam Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar on Tuesday said that 1.46 lakh trained polling personnel will be dispatched to all the polling stations for the Kerala assembly polls scheduled to be held in a single phase on April 9, with vote counting scheduled for May 4. Around 2.7 crore electors are expected to participate in the election. He further informed that FIRs in election-related activities have been registered against 180 people. ...Read More >
T'puram: Chief electoral officer Rathan U Kelkar on Tuesday said that preparations for the assembly elections were completed, as he released key data on voters and polling arrangements ahead of voting on Thursday. A total of 2,71,42,952 voters are eligible to cast their votes in the state, with 883 candidates in the fray. As part of the arrangements, 30,495 polling booths have been set up, including 24 auxiliary booths, which have been arranged in stations with more than 1,200 voters. Kelkar sai ...Read More >
Haflong: With campaigning concluded for Assam's 126 Legislative Assembly seats, the spotlight falls on Dima Hasao's lone 113-Haflong constituency, where three candidates, Nandita Gorlosa (INC), Rupali Langthasa (BJP), and Daniel Langthasa (NPP), are vying for victory. On April 9, 158,204 voters will decide their fate. BJP's Rupali Langthasa held large rallies across the district in the past weeks, while Congress's Nandita Gorlosa conducted door-to-door campaigns in villages and organized a majo ...Read More >
According to an ECI press note issued on August 8, 2025, the Commission had revised the food and refreshment allowance for polling personnel from ₹150 per head to ₹500, the first such increase since 2016. However, the April 3, 2026 directive from the West Bengal CEO, signed by the Joint Chief Electoral Officer and addressed to the Accountant General (A&E), West Bengal, fixes the meal entitlement at ₹170 per head. It further states that if a packed meal cannot be arranged, a cash payment of ...Read More >
Guwahati: The high-voltage campaigning for Assembly elections in Assam came to an end on Tuesday with union home minister addressing three rallies for BJP led alliance candidates in Barrak Valley claiming to get third term for the BJP government in the state while Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge who was in Guwahati also expressed hope that Congress-led alliance will win 72 to 73 seats of 126 assembly constituencies in Assam assembly elections. With polling scheduled in a single phase on A ...Read More >
New Delhi: The stage is set for polling in Assam, with 2,50,54,463 electors gearing up to cast their votes across 126 Assembly constituencies on April 9. Voting will commence at 7 am. The electorate includes 1,25,31,552 male voters, 1,25,22,593 female voters, and 318 transgender voters, reflecting a near-equal gender distribution. Notably, 6,42,314 first-time voters in the 18-19 age group will exercise their franchise, adding fresh energy to the democratic process. The state also has 2,05,085 ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 (UNI)As Kerala prepares to go to the polls on April 9, Chief Electoral Officer Dr. Rathan U. Kelkar, IAS, has urged citizens to actively participate in what he described as the "festival of democracy," stressing that every vote counts in shaping the nation's future. In a message ahead of the elections, Kelkar emphasised that voting is not merely a right but a solemn responsibility. He said the strength of Indian democracy lies in the power of the ballot, with each vo ...Read More >
SALEM: Election officials have said 172 sensitive polling stations in 11 constituencies in Salem district would be monitored through live webcasting during the April 23 assembly election.Salem has 27,55,830 voters, including 13,70,962 men, 13,84,548 women, and 320 third-gender voters. Officials have set up 3,468 booths in 1,346 polling stations.Sensitive polling stations have been identified in each constituency and placed under enhanced surveillance, following the directions of the Election Com ...Read More >
How to Download Your Voter ID (e-EPIC) You can easily download your e-EPIC through the National Voter Service Portal (NVSP) or the Voter Helpline app. Here's how: - Register or log in on the portal or app - Navigate to the 'Download e-EPIC' section - Enter your EPIC number (a 10-digit alphanumeric ID) or reference number To prevent misuse, an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number for verification. Once verified, you can download a PDF version of your voter ID. According to the ...Read More >
PATHANAMTHITTA: Pathanamthitta district has emerged as a model for inclusive electoral participation, recording a total of 96.87% turnout in home voting for the ongoing assembly elections. The initiative, aimed at ensuring voting access for senior citizens above 85 years and persons with disabilities (PwDs), witnessed overwhelming response across constituencies. Out of 9,341 registered voters above 85 years, 9,022 exercised their franchise, marking a turnout of 96.58%. Among persons with disabi ...Read More >
Following the commissioning process, the prepared voting machines will be securely stored in designated strong rooms under tight security arrangements. The machines will then be distributed to polling officials on the day prior to polling The commissioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the upcoming elections began in Kozhikode district on Thursday (April 2, 2026), covering all 13 assembly constituencies. The process, carried out under strict supervision and in accordance with Electio ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly polls, Chief Electoral Officer of Assam, Anurag Goel, on Sunday said that all preparations are in place for the polling scheduled on April 9, with special focus on encouraging young voters and ensuring foolproof security and accessibility at polling stations. Speaking to ANI, Goel said, "For polling in Assam on 9 April, preparations are in place. Polling parties are trained, and stations are identified with facilities like ramps, wh ...Read More >
Kannur, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major step to ensure a free, fair, and transparent electoral process, authorities have put in place comprehensive camera surveillance covering both the interiors and exteriors of all polling booths across Kannur district for the upcoming Assembly elections in Kerala. With a total of 2,177 polling stations spread across the district, election officials have rolled out an extensive monitoring system featuring 100 per cent webcasting. Cameras are being install ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Sunday lashed out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, asserting that the public sentiment in the state is turning against her. Commenting on the Chief Minister's recent statements about potential election boycotts, Yadav said, "People have already given up on her. Mamata Banerjee has realised the public sentiment is against her. That is why she is talking about boycotting the vote and stepping back from the battle ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) In view of the forthcoming West Bengal Assembly polls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday approved the creation of 4,660 auxiliary polling stations in areas where the number of voters has exceeded 1200. ECI has also approved the shifting of 321 polling stations for the convenience of the voters. With the setting of the 4,660 auxiliary polling stations, the number of polling stations, including auxiliary ones, will be 85,379 for the forthcoming ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India has approved the creation of 4,660 auxiliary polling stations and the relocation of 321 existing booths in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, significantly expanding the state's electoral infrastructure. With these changes, the total number of polling stations has increased to 85,379, aimed at improving voter accessibility and easing congestion at busy booths. Voting will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rising equestrian talent Stasya Pandya from Mumbai delivered an outstanding performance at the Delhi Horse Show 2026, securing two team medals in the prestigious Young Champion category. Competing against a field of over 200 equestrians across multiple categories, Stasya demonstrated exceptional skill across disciplines. In Dressage, she rode Consul, earning a Team Silver medal with a composed and technically refined performance. Building on this success, sh ...Read More >
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