Desk Correspondent , Thiruvananthapuram - Campaigning has officially concluded across Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry for their 2026 Assembly elections, with a 48 hour silent period now in effect ahead of polling on April 9, 2026. The Election Commission of India announced that all rallies, public meetings, processions, and election-related social media content are banned from 5 p.m. on April 7, covering 140 seats in Kerala, 126 in Assam, and 30 in Puducherry.

Kerala will vote in a single phase on April 9 for its 140 constituencies, with the Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan seeking a third term against a resurgent UDF Congress alliance, results are due on May 4. Assam's high-stakes contest features 722 candidates across 126 seats, pitting BJP's NDA against Congress and regional allies, also polling on April 9. Puducherry's 30 seat election follows the same schedule, with nominations closed and withdrawals finalised.

Parties made last ditch appeals on April 7, with BJP, Congress, and regional fronts trading accusations amid tight security arrangements for over 2.5 crore voters across the three regions. The silent period aims to prevent misinformation, setting the stage for a decisive single-phase poll that could reshape southern and northeastern politics.