Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to voters in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry to cast their votes in large numbers for the ongoing assembly elections.
The Prime Minister, in separate messages on X for the ongoing assembly elections in the three states, urged people to vote in high numbers.
For Assam, he wrote, “As voting begins for the Assam Assembly Election 2026, I appeal to the people of Assam to exercise their franchise in large numbers. I hope the state’s young and women voters will participate enthusiastically and make this election a celebration of democracy and civic duty.”
He wrote for Puducherry, “On the commencement of the Puducherry Assembly elections, I urge all voters to cast their votes in large numbers.
I especially appeal to our young and women voters to strengthen the democratic process. Every vote counts in shaping Puducherry’s future.”
Modi wrote for Kerala, “I call upon the people of Kerala to vote in large numbers for the 2026 Assembly elections. Record-breaking participation will further empower Kerala’s democratic spirit.
I especially request the state’s youth and women to come forward and vote in large numbers.” It is notable that voting for the Assam, Puducherry, and Kerala assemblies began at 7 AM this morning.
Assam
Assam is a state in northeastern India known for its lush tea plantations, the mighty Brahmaputra River, and rich biodiversity, including Kaziranga National Park. Historically, it was the powerful ancient kingdom of Kamarupa and later the medieval Ahom Kingdom, which ruled for nearly 600 years and successfully resisted Mughal expansion. Its culture is a distinct blend of indigenous traditions, with the Bihu festival and Assamese silk, particularly Muga, being iconic symbols.
Kerala
Kerala is a state on India’s southwestern Malabar Coast, renowned for its lush backwaters, tropical greenery, and vibrant culture. Historically, it was a major spice trading center for centuries, attracting merchants from Phoenicia, Rome, the Arab world, and later European powers like the Portuguese and Dutch. Its unique cultural heritage is shaped by ancient maritime trade, diverse religious communities, and classical art forms like Kathakali.
Puducherry
Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, is a coastal union territory in southeastern India, renowned for its well-preserved French colonial architecture and grid-patterned French Quarter. It was the chief French settlement in India from 1674 until its de facto transfer to the Indian Union in 1954, leaving a lasting cultural and architectural legacy. Today, it is also famous as the home of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the experimental township of Auroville.
