Voting Process Starts Across Three Regions
- Polling has started for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Thursday marks the start of voting across 296 constituencies.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to vote in large numbers. Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, also asked voters to take part in the election.
Contest Overview by Region
Different political contests exist throughout the various regions of the country.
- Assam: Competition between the BJP and the Congress
- Kerala: Three-way contest among Left parties, Congress, and BJP alliances
- Puducherry: Contest between NDA and DMK alliances
Polling Details in Assam
Assam currently has polling activities happening at 126 different constituencies.
- Total polling stations: 31,490
- Congress candidates: 99
- BJP candidates: 90
Polling Details in Kerala
Voting is taking place across 140 constituencies in Kerala.
- Total polling stations: 30,495
- Total voters: 2.71 crore
Polling Details in Puducherry
Thirty constituencies in Puducherry are currently undergoing polling.
- Total polling stations: 1,099
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