April 7, New Delhi — Key political figures are making a final push in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, as Tuesday marks the last day of campaigning for the state assembly elections in the two states and a Union territory.
Single-phase polling will take place for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 seats in Puducherry on Thursday, April 9.
Polling will be held in a single phase on April 9 for 126 seats in Assam, 140 seats in Kerala, and 30 seats in Puducherry.
Starting from Tuesday evening, a 48-hour "quiet period" will come into effect under the Representation of the People Act, banning rallies, public meetings, and election-related content on television, radio, and other platforms.
Political advertisements in newspapers during this period will require prior approval, and non-local leaders must leave their constituencies after the campaigning ends.
Photo: People gather to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi (unseen) during a roadshow ahead of the Assam Assembly election, in Barpeta, Assam on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Photo: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses a public meeting ahead of Puducherry Assembly elections at Anna Thidal in Puducherry on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Photo: Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a public meeting ahead of the Puducherry Assembly elections in Mannadipet, in Puducherry on Monday, April 06, 2026.
Photo: People gather along the roadside to catch a glimpse of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his roadshow ahead of the Assembly elections in Puducherry on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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elhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta receives a warm welcome by the BJP leaders upon her arrival in Kochi ahead of Keralam Assembly elections in Kochi, Keralam, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
