Kerala State Assembly Elections 2026: 2.71 Crore Voters Set to Cast Ballots
Kerala goes to polls today with 2.71 crore voters, 883 candidates
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Kerala is holding its State Assembly elections today, April 9, 2026, with 2.71 crore registered voters and 883 candidates contesting across 140 constituencies. Polling stations will open at 7 a.m. for this single-phase election.
- 01Kerala's State Assembly elections are taking place today, April 9, 2026.
- 02A total of 2.71 crore voters are eligible to participate in the elections.
- 03There are 883 candidates contesting for seats in the assembly.
- 04Polling will be conducted at 30,495 stations across the state.
- 05Voting begins at 7 a.m. and will take place in a single phase.
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Kerala is conducting its State Assembly elections today, April 9, 2026, with 2.71 crore voters registered to participate. The Election Commission of India has set up 30,495 polling stations throughout the state's 140 constituencies. Voters can cast their ballots starting at 7 a.m. in this single-phase election, which follows a brief but intense campaign period. With 883 candidates vying for election, the outcome will shape the state's political landscape for the coming years.
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The election results will determine the governance of Kerala, affecting policies and development initiatives in the state.
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