Assembly elections 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to the people of Assam, Kerala and Puducherry to exercise their franchise in large numbers in the assembly elections in their states.

Apart from English, in separate messages issued in Assamese, Malayalam and Tamil, the Prime Minister especially urged the youth and women to come forward and vote.

In a post on ‘X’, he said, ‘As voting begins for the Assam Assembly Elections 2026, I appeal to the people of Assam to exercise their franchise in large numbers. I hope that the youth and women voters of the state will participate enthusiastically and make this election a festival of democracy and public duty.

Calling upon the people of Kerala to vote in large numbers, the Prime Minister said the record participation will further strengthen the democratic spirit of the state. He said, ‘I especially request the youth and women of the state to come forward and vote in large numbers.’

The Prime Minister also urged every voter of Puducherry to vote in record numbers. He said, ‘I especially appeal to our youth and women voters to strengthen the democratic process. Every vote is important in shaping the future of Puducherry.

Voting is being held on Thursday for 126 assembly seats of Assam, 140 of Kerala and 30 of Puducherry. In Puducherry Assembly, candidates are elected by public vote for 30 seats while three members are nominated by the Central Government.