India Holds Assembly Elections in Assam, Kerala States on April 9
India held legislative assembly elections on April 9 in two major states - Assam and Kerala - plus the territory of Puducherry. Voting ran from 7am to 6pm for 296 total seats across the three regions.
Indians voted in key state elections on April 9, choosing new governments in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. Polling stations opened at 7am and closed at 6pm across all three regions.
Voters selected candidates for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry - totaling 296 legislative positions. Election officials reported high voter turnout throughout the day.
This is part of a larger election cycle across five Indian states. Tamil Nadu will vote on April 23, while West Bengal has elections scheduled for April 23 and 29. These state elections happen every five years to choose local government leaders.
Additional voting also took place for smaller local elections in Karnataka, Nagaland, and Tripura states.
State governments in India control key areas like education, healthcare, police, and local economic policies. The results will show which political parties have support in different regions of the country.
These elections affect over 60 million people and will shape local policies on jobs, education, and healthcare in some of India's most important states. The results could shift the balance of power between national political parties.
Tamil Nadu votes April 23. West Bengal elections are April 23 and 29. Results will be counted after all voting ends.
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