# Assam, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry are all set to vote on Thursday.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · The Tribune*

## Key points

- Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry will vote for 299 Assembly seats on Thursday.
- The BJP is attempting to become a significant third front in Kerala for the first time.
- Congress and DMK finalized their Puducherry seat-sharing arrangement at the last moment.
- Puducherry's Assembly includes three nominated seats appointed by the Centre, in addition to 30 elected seats.

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