India’s Assam and Kerala states hold legislative assembly elections

Millions of Indians voted in local elections in Assam and Kerala, along with the Union Territory of Puducherry, on April 9, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters to participate in large numbers, emphasizing the importance of democracy. The BJP, which has ruled Assam for two consecutive terms, is expected to retain power, although it did not field any Muslim candidates in a state where the community constitutes over 30% of the population.