Kerala Elections 2026

As Kerala heads to polls, fishermen say manifestos will decide their vote

Kerala's fishermen, majority of whom belong to the Latin Catholic community (about 2 million), do not function as a unified vote bank, but the Church does influence their political decisions

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 10:52 AM IST

BJP releases second list of 39 candidates for Kerala Assembly elections

Deepak Puzhakkal will contest from Tanur seat and Aswinini ML from Kasaragod, according to the list released by the BJP

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:32 AM IST

BJP marginal player in Kerala, can at best break the duck in polls: Tharoor

The Congress does not see the BJP as a threat to the government or as a potential party of governance in Kerala, the former Union minister stated

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:30 AM IST

BJP releases first list of 47 candidates for Kerala Assembly polls

Nemom is the only constituency in Kerala that has so far been won by the BJP, when O Rajagopal won the seat in the 2016 Assembly election

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 8:53 PM IST

Assembly elections in five states from April 9, results on May 4

EC announces April polling for five states and Puducherry, with Bengal voting in two phases and results scheduled for May 4

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

Elections in Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala from Apr 9; result on May 4

Elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase, while West Bengal will vote in two phases

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 4:46 PM IST

Kerala govt approves universal health coverage for wider healthcare access

The decision to launch the "Health Protection for All" project was taken following discussions and studies held at various levels over the past one year, based on the direction of Chief Minister Pinar

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 10:25 AM IST

Kerala govt clears amnesty on traffic fines to reduce e-challan backlog

Under the amnesty scheme, motorists will get a 50 per cent concession on fines imposed for all traffic violations committed up to December 31, 2024

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 10:11 AM IST

Election Commission to announce assembly poll dates for five states today

Polls are due in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry. The poll authority has convened a press conference at 4 pm to announce the schedule

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

LPG crisis sparks migrant worker exodus from Kerala ahead of Ramzan, polls

Restaurant and hotel operators are trying to retain their staff from other states, fearing that if migrant workers leave now, they may not return until after the election

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

LPG shortage forces around 40% of restaurants in Kerala to shut down

Apart from restaurants, caterers, hostels, canteens and crematoriums have also been affected by the LPG shortage following the conflict in West Asia

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Change in name of state to Keralam a joyful moment for Malayalis: PM Modi

The PM was speaking at the golden jubilee celebration of the Akhila Kerala Dheevara Sabha, an organisation which works for welfare of the fishing community in the state

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:29 PM IST

PM Modi to attend NDA's election convention, roadshow in Kochi today

The convention will mark the formal launch of the alliance's campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 9:29 AM IST

Kerala CM writes to PM Modi, urges him to ensure safety of Indians in Gulf

In his letter to PM Modi, Vijayan said the developments after the attack on Iran were causing anxiety among families of expatriates and civil society at large, particularly in Kerala

Updated On: 01 Mar 2026 | 2:23 PM IST