High voter turnout and strong claims from Congress leaders mark Kerala’s Assembly polls, as UDF pushes for comeback while LDF seeks a rare third consecutive term in power.
Polling has begun across three regions with early turnout trends and strong appeals from leadership urging greater participation, especially among youth and women voters.
Lakhs of voters across three regions are deciding their governments today as alliances clash in crucial Assembly polls with tight security and high political stakes.
With price rise and youth unemployment driving nearly half of all voter concerns, Kerala's 2026 election is shaping up as a referendum on economic governance, not identity or ideology.
Ahead of polling, Congress sharpens attack on Kerala CM with pointed questions on policy decisions, investigations and political links, signalling a high-stakes campaign battle.
The controversy surrounding the alleged use of the Bharatiya Janata Party Kerala unit’s seal on a circular issued by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Kerala, has intensified, with the party approaching the Election Commission of India, alleging a larger political conspiracy.
Congress changes Kerala campaign plan as Kharge replaces Rahul Gandhi at key rally, while political tensions rise over his absence from a crucial all-party meeting on West Asia.
As election preparations pick up, the EC has completed a key step in assigning voting machines - a process designed to keep polling fair and free from manipulation.
With the Kerala elections just around the corner, the state will elect its members to the Legislative Assembly in 25 days.
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP and chief Sena spokesperson said here on Thursday that saying ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and ‘Namo Namo’ is enough to ensure that cooking gas cylinders reach households.
