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Kerala votes in crucial 2026 Assembly election

Kerala held Assembly elections on April 9, 2026, in a high-stakes contest between the LDF, UDF and BJP-led NDA, with results due next month.

Apr 9th 2026 · India

Insights

  • Polling was held on April 9, 2026, across 140 constituencies with about 27 million eligible voters registered.
  • The Left Democratic Front is seeking a rare third consecutive term while the United Democratic Front and BJP-led NDA are the main challengers.
  • Voting was largely peaceful with steady turnout reported across districts.
  • Prominent leaders and public figures, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Opposition leader V D Satheesan, cast ballots during the day.
  • Election results are expected next month and will determine the state's next government.

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