Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Voting Underway for 140 Seats; Here’s What’s Open and Closed Today
140 Seats, 883 Candidates
A total of 883 candidates are contesting across 140 constituencies for the state’s Legislative Assembly.
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Who’s in the Fight?
The main battle is between the following: Left Democratic Front (LDF), United Democratic Front (UDF), National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
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Poll Timing
Voting is being held in a single phase from 7 AM and will continue till evening across the state.
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What’s Closed Today
Schools & colleges, government offices, and banks. Many institutions are shut as they are converted into polling stations.
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What’s Open
Polling booths, essential services, online banking & ATMs, and digital services remain unaffected.
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Puducherry Holiday
Puducherry is also observing a public holiday due to Assembly elections.
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Security & Arrangements
1.46 lakh polling staff deployed, 1,200+ police teams on duty, Tight security for smooth voting
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Big Stakes
With the current Assembly term ending on May 23, this election will decide Kerala’s next government.
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Democracy in Action
Massive voter turnout expected as people step out to shape the political future of the state.
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