Voters at a polling booth in Golghat, Assam NEW DELHI: Kerala, Puducherry and Assam recorded higher voter turnout on Thursday compared to the 2021 assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission.Puducherry reported the highest turnout at 89.20%, up from about 82.2% in 2021. Assam followed with 85.10%, compared to 82.04% last time. Kerala recorded a turnout of 77.50%, slightly higher than around 76% in the previous election.Voting was held for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry. After polling ended, officials sealed the electronic voting machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units at the booths. Counting of votes for all three regions will take place on May 4.In Kerala, over 2.6 crore voters were eligible to vote across 140 constituencies, with 883 candidates in the fray. The state had 1,38,27,319 women voters, 1,31,26,048 male voters, and 277 third-gender voters. Around 4,24,518 voters were in the 18–19 age group, while 2,04,608 were aged 85 and above. A total of 30,471 polling stations were set up.The contest in Kerala is mainly between the CPI(M)-led LDF, which has been in power for the past decade, and the UDF, which is trying to unseat it. The BJP is also in the fray and is challenging both fronts.In Assam, more than 2.5 crore voters were eligible to vote for the 126-member assembly, with 722 candidates contesting. The electorate included 1,25,31,552 male voters, 1,25,22,593 female voters, and 318 transgender voters. The main contest in the state is between the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led alliance.In Puducherry, 10,14,070 voters were eligible to cast their votes for 30 assembly seats. The electorate included 5,39,125 women, 4,74,788 men, and 157 third-gender voters. A total of 24,156 voters were in the 18–19 age group.The ruling NDA, comprising the All India NR Congress and the BJP, is facing a challenge from the Congress-DMK alliance. Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is also in the fray, making the contest triangular.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? India’s Labour Codes ExplainedDelhi’s Gas Shift: IGL Asks Residents to Move from LPG to PNG Amid Supply PushIndia Tells Seafarers To Remain Indoors As Iran War Puts Strait of Hormuz On EdgeOperation Sindoor Signals India’s Shift To Multi-Domain, Data-Driven Warfare : General DwivediWorld Bank Raises India’s FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%, Flags Global Risks From West Asia Conflict’Topple Didi At Any Cost?’ TMC Releases Viral Sting Video To Target Humayun Kabir, BJP Denies Link’We Won’t Sing Vande Mataram’: Congress Councillor Rubina Iqbal Triggers Political Storm In Indore”Wartime and Peacetime Distinction No Longer Clear” Says Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit123PhotostoriesKhatron Ke Khiladi 15 probable contestants list: Farrhana Bhat, Gaurav Khanna to Manisha Rani likely to join Rohit Shetty’s showAre Smriti Mandhana-Palaash Muchhal getting back together? 5 celebrity couples who reunited post break-up- From Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma to Prince William-Kate MiddletonHeavyweights line up to vote as Puducherry holds assembly pollsHeavyweights line up to vote as Puducherry holds assembly polls5 elegant bridal picks for a simple court wedding beyond the lehengaNavi Mumbai’s luxury real estate boom: Developers shaping the premium market7 refreshing chutneys made with vegetable peels to keep the gut cool in summer8 unique animals that exist only in Australia and look unrealBest Hollywood horror movies streaming on OTT right now: ‘Hereditary’ and ‘The Conjuring’ to ‘The Ritual’Your biggest weakness you should never ignore; based on your number123Hot PicksKerala VotingRaghav ChadhaPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingPope Leo XIVMamata BanerjeeTop Stock RecommendationsCrude Oil PriceMike VrabelMegan Thee StallionSerena WilliamsIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilKarnataka 2nd PUC Exam Result Date
NEW DELHI: Kerala, Puducherry and Assam recorded higher voter turnout on Thursday compared to the 2021 assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission.Puducherry reported the highest turnout at 89.20%, up from about 82.2% in 2021. Assam followed with 85.10%, compared to 82.04% last time. Kerala recorded a turnout of 77.50%, slightly higher than around 76% in the previous election.Voting was held for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry. After polling ended, officials sealed the electronic voting machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units at the booths. Counting of votes for all three regions will take place on May 4.In Kerala, over 2.6 crore voters were eligible to vote across 140 constituencies, with 883 candidates in the fray. The state had 1,38,27,319 women voters, 1,31,26,048 male voters, and 277 third-gender voters. Around 4,24,518 voters were in the 18–19 age group, while 2,04,608 were aged 85 and above. A total of 30,471 polling stations were set up.The contest in Kerala is mainly between the CPI(M)-led LDF, which has been in power for the past decade, and the UDF, which is trying to unseat it. The BJP is also in the fray and is challenging both fronts.In Assam, more than 2.5 crore voters were eligible to vote for the 126-member assembly, with 722 candidates contesting. The electorate included 1,25,31,552 male voters, 1,25,22,593 female voters, and 318 transgender voters. The main contest in the state is between the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led alliance.In Puducherry, 10,14,070 voters were eligible to cast their votes for 30 assembly seats. The electorate included 5,39,125 women, 4,74,788 men, and 157 third-gender voters. A total of 24,156 voters were in the 18–19 age group.The ruling NDA, comprising the All India NR Congress and the BJP, is facing a challenge from the Congress-DMK alliance. Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is also in the fray, making the contest triangular.
