Election Season Kicks Off With Record Voter Turnout In Assam, Puducherry As Kerala Clocks 77% Voting

Voter enthusiasm surged into the final hours as polling percentages climbed sharply across regions. Assam recorded 84.42% turnout by 5 pm, while Kerala saw 75.01% voting. Leading the charts was Puducherry with a striking 86.92% participation. Officials reported largely smooth and peaceful voting across most areas. The steady rise in turnout reflected strong public engagement with the democratic process. Authorities awaited final figures as polling formally concluded.