India, March 15 -- The Election Commission of India has officially announced the schedule for the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026, setting the stage for a major political contest in the southern state. Political parties have already begun preparing for an intense campaign as the state heads toward a crucial vote that will decide the next government for the next five years.

According to the Election Commission, voting in Kerala will take place on April 9, 2026, while the counting of votes will be held on May 4, 2026. The election will determine the composition of the 140-member Kerala Legislative Assembly and decide whether the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) can retain power or if the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) can make a...