Alappuzha, April 9 -- Polling for the high-stakes Keralam Assembly Elections 2026 began at 7 am on Thursday across all 140 constituencies, with actor Kunchacko Boban among the early voters, casting his ballot at a polling station in Alappuzha.

Speaking after voting, the actor emphasised the importance of civic responsibility. "As an ordinary citizen, it is my right to utilise my vote. I think I have utilised my voting power responsibly for myself, for the country, and for the people," he said.

He added that voters are electing representatives to address pressing issues, expressing hope that prevailing concerns in both the country and his native place would be resolved by the elected government.

According to the Election Commission of I...