Elections 2026 live updates: 'TVK is BJP’s B-team,’ says DMK candidate ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Voters in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry turned out in massive numbers to decide the fate of their respective assemblies. A significant trend was noted, with female voters outperforming males in both Assam and Kerala. The Election Commission recorded high turnout rates, with Assam achieving 85.38% and Puducherry shattering previous records with 89.83%.