EC confirms 1955 candidates are in fray for elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry & bye-elections

Last updated: 2026/03/27 at 11:14 PM

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The Election Commission today said that 1955 candidates are in the fray for elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry and bye-elections of four states, which will go to the polls on the 9th of April.

In a statement, the poll body said that 722 candidates from Assam, 890 candidates from Kerala and 294 from Puducherry will contest elections. Additionally, 49 candidates will contest bye-elections in four states, including three candidates from Goa, 34 candidates from Karnataka, six from Nagaland and six from Tripura.

It added that two hundred fifty candidates withdrew their nominations. The last date to withdraw nominations was till 3 pm yesterday.

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.