Kerala & Assam Elections 2026: How to find your polling station online

With the highly anticipated Assembly elections in Kerala and Assam just around the corner on 9 April 2026, authorities are leaving no stone unturned to ensure smooth and fair voting. Voters are being urged to check their polling station locations in advance and prepare for a hassle-free voting experience.

How to Check Your Polling Station Online

Voters in Kerala and Assam can easily locate their polling stations through the Election Commission of India (ECI) portal or Google Maps. To check your polling station:

• Visit the official ECI website or search “ECI polling stations” on Google Maps.
• Select your state, district, assembly constituency, and polling station.
• Access information on the Chief Electoral Officer, District Electoral Officer, and other election officials.

Having this information handy ensures voters can reach their assigned booths on time and avoid confusion on polling day.

Final Preparations Underway in Assam and Kerala

Election authorities across both states have completed most logistical and administrative arrangements. Large-scale deployment of polling personnel and security forces has been done to maintain law and order.

A notable feature in Assam this year is the presence of women-managed polling stations, reflecting efforts to promote inclusivity and gender representation. Kerala, meanwhile, has been smoothly distributing election materials and ensuring all final preparations are complete.

Assam Highlights:

• Lakhimpur: 4,748 polling personnel and 3,000 police deployed
• Silchar (Cachar district): 13,000+ personnel across 1,732 booths, including nearly 400 women-managed stations
• Hailakandi: 50 all-women polling stations set up
• Nagaon: 8,221 polling officials on duty

Kerala Highlights:

• Thiruvananthapuram: Election materials distributed at Karthika Thirunal Government School
• Kannur: EVMs and voting materials dispatched for constituencies including Pervoor

Key Election Facts: Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry

• Polling Date: 9 April 2026
• Results Announcement: 4 May 2026
• Seats Contested: Kerala – 140, Assam – 126, Puducherry – 30
• Voting will be conducted in a single phase across all three regions

Political Contenders and Campaign Highlights

• Kerala: Incumbent Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, is seeking a historic third consecutive term. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is emerging as a strong contender, while the United Democratic Front (UDF) aims to capitalise on recent gains.
• Assam: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is campaigning for a second term, highlighting welfare initiatives such as the Orunodoi scheme benefiting around 40 lakh women. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) seeks a third consecutive term.
• Puducherry: The NDA government, led by N. Rangasamy, relies heavily on candidate appeal due to the Union Territory’s small 30-seat Assembly.