India, April 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces a key electoral test as Assam, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry go to the polls on Thursday.

Assam Campaign

BJP, completing its second term in Assam, is aiming for a hattrick under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The campaign has been marked by a mix of promises and controversies.

The Congress, on the other hand, has criticized BJP for indulging in "hate politics" and raised questions over the passports held by Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, claiming she holds citizenship documents from India, the UAE, and Egypt.

BJP's Push in Kerala

In Kerala, where elections are primarily between the ruling Left ...