High polling in Lower Assam highlights Muslim voter influence in Assam elections

Record voter turnout in Assam and Puducherry, with high participation in Kerala, highlights a significant electoral engagement across states.

Polling across Assam, Kerala and Puducherry saw strong participation, with Puducherry recording the highest turnout at 89.87%, followed by Assam at 85.65%, surpassing its 2021 figure, and Kerala at 78.24%, slightly above the last polls.

Guwahati/Thiruvananthapuram/Puducherry: Voting concluded for crucial polls in Assam, Keralam and Puducherry on Thursday with the voters coming out in

New Delhi: Polling began for high-stakes electoral battles in two states, Assam and Keralam, as well as the Union Territory of Puducherry, on Thursday at

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.

Puducherry Assembly election sees 37.06% voter turnout by 11 a.m., with 9.50 lakh electors participating amid some reported incidents.

Polling is underway in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry in high-stakes Assembly elections set to test the NDA’s hold in Assam and Puducherry, and assess the INDIA bloc's push for a comeback.

Guwahati: International delegates under the International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP) visited polling stations in Assam on Thursday to witness

New Delhi: High voter turnout is being registered in Assam and West Bengal as also in Puducherry in the polling for assembly polls on Thursday with voters

High voter turnout marked the single-phase Assembly elections held on Thursday in Assam, Keralam, and Puducherry. According to the latest Election Commission data at 7.30 PM, Puducherry recorded the highest turnout of 89.20 per cent among the regions. 🗳️ Assembly Elections 2026 Voting: Puducherry Leads Voter Turnout With 89.20%, Assam Follows With 85.10%, Keralam Stands at 77.50%.

Puducherry Assembly elections 2026 feature theme-based polling stations and the welcoming humanoid robot, ‘Nila’, enhancing voter experience.

Puducherry Assembly elections 2026 feature theme-based polling stations and the welcoming humanoid robot, ‘Nila’, enhancing voter experience.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Key leaders, including Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, were among the early voters. Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangaswamy also cast his vote, maintaining his long-standing tradition of riding his motorcycle to the polling booth. India News | Assembly Polls: Assam's Voter Turnout Records 86.92% at 5 Pm; 75.01% in Keralam.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Voting for assembly polls created a record on Thursday as Assam and Puducherry surpassed their highest-ever poll-participation by recording 85.38% and 89.83% voter turnout. India News | Assam, Puducherry Record Highest Voting Percentage of 85.38% and 89.83%; Kerala Sees over 78% Voter Turnout.

Voting for assembly polls created a record on Thursday as Assam and Puducherry surpassed their highest-ever poll-participation by recording 85.38% and 89.83% voter turnout. The turnout was also high in Keralam at 78.03 per cent. Polling was also held in four byelections in three states. 🗳️ Assembly Elections 2026 Polling: Assam, Puducherry Record Highest Voting Percentage of 85.38% and 89.83%; Keralam Sees Over 78% Voter Turnout.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In a Facebook post, Vijayan expressed his heartfelt thanks to all voters who exercised their right to vote and contributed to the democratic process. "Only a very short campaign time was available this time. However, the enthusiasm of the political activists who worked tirelessly despite the scorching summer heat is worth mentioning. The people who reached the polling booths despite the bad weather gave a glimpse of Kerala's high sense of democracy and high commitment to the country. This huge turnout is highly commendable." India News | Polling in Kerala Completed Peacefully: CM Vijayan Lauds Voter Turnout; Thanks Election Officials, Volunteers.

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