New Delhi, April 9 -- Voting for key Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry commenced on Thursday morning with a steady voter turnout, as over 5.3 crore electors began casting their ballots to determine the political future of two states and one union Territory.
By 11 am, turnout figures stood at 38.92% in Assam, 33.28% in Kerala and 37.06% in Puducherry, reflecting an encouraging early response in the single-phase elections.
Polling began at 7 am and will continue until evening across 140 constituencies in Kerala, 126 in Assam and 30 in Puducherry. Authorities have put in place elaborate security arrangements, extensive deployment of polling personnel, and large-scale webcasting to ensure transparency and smooth conduct. Spec...