India, April 9 -- Kerala, along with Assam and Puducherry, went to the polls on Thursday, April 9, to vote for its next state government. According to data from the Election Commission, voter turnout in Kerala as of 5 PM reached 75 per cent.

2.71 crore voters went to the polls on Thursday to elect their next representatives in the 140-seat state legislative assembly. Track LIVE updates on the state elections 2026

For the state, it's a tight three-way contest between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) alliance, and BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

While the polls for the 140 seats are now closed, those inside the polling stations and in line to cast their vote, will still be abl...