Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 Voting Live Updates: Kerala Voter Turn Out Reached 62.71 Till 3pm, LDF vs UDF vs BJP in High-Stakes Battle

After casting his vote in Aranmula, Baselios Marthoma Mathews III said voters ultimately decide the outcome, adding that people are aware of key issues like FCRA and will factor them in while voting.

Kerala’s Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar said the ongoing Assembly poll trends indicate voter turnout could reach 90%, urging people to continue participating in large numbers.

Voter turnout in Kerala reached 62.71% till 3 pm, indicating a strong participation trend in the ongoing Assembly elections.

During the ongoing Kerala Assembly elections, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar cast his vote at a polling booth in Jawahar Nagar, Vattiyoorkavu constituency.

He appealed to voters across the state to turn out in large numbers and exercise their democratic right, describing it as a “sacred duty.” Expressing optimism, he said he hopes capable leaders will be elected and the government the people desire will come to power.

Thirteen of the 14 Assembly constituencies in Ernakulam district recorded over 50% voter turnout by 1 p.m., more than halfway into polling. Muvattupuzha was the lone constituency to register marginally below the halfway mark.

Thripunithura, which had set the pace early in the day, continued to lead with the highest turnout of 57.98%. It was followed by Kunnathunadu (55.59%), Vypeen (54.11%), Thrikkakara (53.68%), Aluva (53.61%), Kochi (53.14%), North Paravur (52.91%), Ernakulam (52.47%), Perumbavur (52.01%), Kothamangalam (51.27%), Angamaly (51.09%), Kalamassery (50.62%), Piravom (50.60%), and Muvattupuzha (49.51%).

Kerala Assembly Elections | Approximate voter turnout as of 1 pm – 

Assam – 59.63%

Keralam – 49.70%

Puducherry – 56.83%

BJP Kerala Vice President & Vattiyoorkavu constituency candidate R Sreelekha, says, “I am confident that BJP will make a landmark victory in Keralam this time. This is the right time. The anti-incumbency is very high. People want NDA to come. Everywhere I go, I get a feeling that people are voting for NDA…”

Congress candidate from Haripad constituency, Ramesh Chennithala, says, “We are very confident that we are winning on more than 100 seats in the Assembly elections and forming an efficient government in Keralam. The people are tired of this current govt. Their 10-year rule was a misrule, and the Sabarimala issue is a major one. Narendra Modi has no relevance in Keralam.”

Congress candidate from Haripad constituency, Ramesh Chennithala, casts his vote in Keralam Assembly elections.

Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar says, “…I am very happy that I have voted and I request all the people in the state to come out in large numbers and do your sacred duty. Democracy is very deep-rooted not only in our soil but also in our hearts. Let us manifest that duty of democracy.”

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar casts his vote at a polling station in Thiruvananthapuram.

On Women’s Reservation Bill, Congress General Secretary (Organisation) and MP K.C. Venugopal says, “We are for the Women’s Reservation Bill. It is our brainchild, basically. But we are asking the Govt for an all-party meeting for the last 2-3 weeks. Govt is not at all admitting that. Why not? Such major legislation is happening in this country. This is a Constitutional amendment. They need Opposition’s support also. We need to know what are the provisions of that Bill, what are the details of that Bill. That is why we asked for an all-party meeting. Govt denied it. We have called a Congress Working Committee meeting tomorrow in Delhi. We will discuss the issue in detail and after that we will consult with our INDIA Alliance people. Then we will take a final call.”

Kerala CPM General Secretary MA Baby says, “We expect a resounding success for the Left Democratic Front because of the remarkable work the 10-year-long LDF govt. The communal amity that existed in the state during this period, not only social welfare measures, infra development and overall development in education and health sectors. The peaceful atmosphere which existed in Keralam in the last 10 years is also being considered by the people…We expect a resounding victory. The NITI Aayog statistics prove that Kerala is ahead of every state…”

Keralam BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who is contesting from the high-profile Nemom Assembly constituency, voted at a polling station in Thiruvananthapuram. After casting his vote, he told ANI, “This is an extremely important election. I am happy that I am a part of it as a voter and a candidate.”Appealing to voters to come out in large numbers, he added, “I request every voter to cast their vote in this important election and make their vote about change.”

-ANI

Kerala Health Minister Veena George arrives at Anappara Government School in Pathanamthitta to cast her vote for Keralam Assembly Elections 2026.

Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan casts his vote in Assembly elections, at Pinarayi RC Amala Basic Upper Primary School in Kannur

Congress MP Hibi Eden casts his vote at a polling station at SNDP Nursery School in Kochi.

Kerala BJP President and candidate from Nemom, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, stands in a queue as he awaits his turn to cast vote at a polling station in Thiruvananthapuram.

Union Minister Suressh Gopi casts his vote at Guruvayur Devaswom English Medium School in Guruvayur South Part booth number 137.

Keralam LoP and Congress candidate from Paravur Assembly Constituency, VD Satheesan, casts his vote at the polling station in Kesari Government Arts and Science College in Ernakulam.

Presiding booth officer, Ragimol says, “Today we have Kerala State Legislative Assembly 2026 elections… By <a href=" role="link" class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21">6:15 AM, we had completed our mock poll, and it was successfully completed. We have great participation from our polling agents… Now we are waiting for the voters to come, and we expect a very good participation from the voters.”

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Voting for the 140 constituencies began at 7 am on Thursday with strict security arrangements and extensive preparations across the Union Territory. More than 2.7 crore voters, including over 1.39 crore women, 1.32 crore men, and 273 transgender voters, are eligible to cast their votes.