Polling for the first assembly elections of 2026 concluded on Thursday across Assam, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry, recording an impressive voter turnout that surpassed previous records. According to the transcript, Assam reported a turnout of 84.42%, breaking its 2021 record of 83%, while Puducherry stood at 86.92% and Kerala at 75.01%. Managing Editor Kaushik Deka and political analysts Amitabh Tiwari and Suman C. Raman discussed whether these high numbers indicate pro-incumbency or anti-incumbency. Suman C. Raman noted that in Kerala, ‘clearly the mood is for change,’ while also highlighting potential ‘backroom dealings’ between the LDF, UDF, and NDA. In Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma led the BJP’s charge, expressing confidence in a third straight win, while Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi fronted the opposition’s comeback bid. Despite some flashes of tension and allegations of inducements in Puducherry, the democratic exercise wrapped up successfully. The fate of 296 seats now remains sealed in EVMs, with the final counting scheduled for 4th May.
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