People wait in a queue to cast votes at model polling booth in Chullickel, Kochi during the Kerala Assembly elections on April 9, 2026. | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat There was record poll participation in the Assembly elections on Thursday, with the highest-ever voter turnout of 85.62% in Assam and 89.87% in Puducherry, crossing the previous highs of 84.67% for the State in 2016, and 86.19% for the Union Territory in 2011. Kerala also saw a high voter turnout of 78.22%, with data still coming in and poll officials saying the final figure could even cross the record of 80.54% registered in 1987. Published – April 09, 2026 10:45 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Drunken driving leads to suspension of Armed Reserve head constable 61 Railway stations across Karnataka taken up for redevelopment: V. Somanna