Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Ernakulam witnesses heavy voter turnout at 80%
The Hindu
Ernakulam's voter turnout surged to 80%, with Kunnathunad leading at 83.69% and Angamaly recording the lowest at 75.62%.
Ernakulam district witnessed a sharp increase in voter turnout for the Assembly elections on Thursday (April 9, 2026), recording nearly 80% of polling as against 75.90% in 2021. The polling percentage stood at 79.78%, according to official figures released at 9 p.m. The final figures may slightly vary.
The district, home to 14 assembly constituencies, witnessed a steady flow of voters to polling stations since voting began. Though the turnout slowed down by noon, thanks to the scorching summer, some polling stations witnessed long queues in the evening hours too.
Eight constituencies witnessed voter turnout above 80%, while the rest recorded turnout above 75%. Kunnathunad continued its high-turnout streak, recording 83.69%, the highest in the district. The constituency, locked in a triangular contest this time, had recorded a voter turnout of 82.93% in 2021.
Kunnathunad is followed by Paravur, where Leader of the Opposition and UDF candidate V.D. Satheesan is seeking re-election in his seventh consecutive contest. Paravur recorded a voter turnout of 81.95%, an increase from 79.02% five years ago.
Thripunithura recorded a steep rise in polling percentage, from 74.39% in 2021 to 81.35% this time. In Kalamassery, which Industries Minister and CPI(M) leader P. Rajeeve is seeking to retain, the polling percentage stood at 81.22%, up from 77.42% in the 2021 polls.
Angamaly recorded the lowest turnout on Thursday with 75.62% voters exercising their franchise. The segment saw a drop from 78.16% recorded in 2021.
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