Keralam Assembly Election 2026 Voting Live Updates: Keralam is set for a crucial Assembly election today, April 9, with 2.71 crore voters poised to cast their franchise in a decisive contest that will decide the fate of the ruling LDF for a third consecutive term, the opposition UDF’s bid to stage a comeback, and the NDA’s push to find its ground in the southern state.
With 883 candidates in the fray across 140 constituencies in Keralam, voting began at 7 A.M. and is set to conclude at 6 P.M. The counting of votes will be held on May 4.
Campaigning ended in Keralam with the mandatory silence period coming into effect on April 8.
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Keralam’s Political Landscape
Keralam has witnessed a political rivalry between the CPI (M)-led Left Democratic Front and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF).
However, the 2026 Assembly election is likely to see a shift with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s bid to open its account in the state.
