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Voters in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry are heading to the polls today to decide the fate of numerous candidates. Assam witnesses a direct fight between the BJP-led NDA and Congress. Kerala faces a choice between continuity with the ruling LDF and a comeback bid by the UDF. Puducherry presents a multi-cornered contest with new political
Kerala’s upcoming assembly elections see Christian voters, particularly in central Kerala, becoming a crucial battleground. Traditional UDF support is tested by socio-economic concerns, political realignments, and perceptions of communal favoritism, forcing parties to re-evaluate their strategies to secure this influential bloc.
Puducherry gears up for polls on April 9, with over 9.5 lakh voters deciding the fate of 294 candidates across 30 seats. Key issues include statehood, economic challenges, and the rise of a third force. Security is tight, with drone surveillance and special polling stations ensuring a smooth process. The election outcome will shape the
Assam’s assembly elections are shaped by a new political map. A 2023 delimitation exercise changed constituencies, impacting voter representation and party strategies. Reserved seats increased, and some areas saw shifts in influence. This realignment follows nearly 50 years without changes, marking a significant turning point for the state’s politics.
Assam gears up for its 2026 Assembly Elections, a single-phase event on April 9 across all 126 constituencies. Over 2.4 crore voters will decide the state’s next government, with results due on May 4. The electoral battle, crucial as the current assembly term concludes, will see major parties vying for the 64-seat majority mark.
Puducherry’s 9.5 lakh voters will elect 294 candidates across 30 Assembly seats on April 9. The ruling NDA faces a challenge from the INDIA bloc and actor Vijay’s TVK party. Chief Minister N Rangasamy is contesting from two constituencies as all arrangements are in place for the polls.
The Supreme Court questioned if non-devotees can challenge Sabarimala Temple customs, highlighting the maintainability of PILs filed by those without a direct connection. The bench considered whether individuals outside a religious denomination should be allowed to question its practices, especially in cases like the Sabarimala women’s entry issue.
