Kamal Ghorui
Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly and UDF candidate VD Satheesan (File photo)
The leader of opposition in Kerala assembly V D Satheesan flagged delays in the release of official polling data for the April 9 polling, urging the Election Commission of India to publish the figures without further delay.In a letter to the poll body dated April 12 and shared on social media on Monday, the senior Indian National Congress leader said key electoral data remains unavailable even three days after voting concluded, raising concerns over transparency.“I wish to draw your kind attention to the delay in publishing the official data related to the Kerala Assembly Elections held on 9th April 2026. Despite three days having passed since the conclusion of polling, the detailed and authenticated figures–including constituency-wise polling data, constituency-wise vote percentage, and postal ballot statistics–are yet to be made available on the official website,” he said.Emphasising the need for timely disclosure, Satheesan added, “The prompt release of such information is crucial to ensuring transparency, enabling public scrutiny, and maintaining trust in the electoral process.”He further urged the Commission to “take immediate steps to publish the complete election data without further delay,” noting that verified information is vital for stakeholders, including voters, researchers and political representatives.The Kerala Assembly polls recorded a voter turnout of 78.03 per cent, with the ECI stating that the exercise was conducted peacefully and backed by extensive live webcasting.Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had described the eApril 9 elections as a “historic testimony” of democratic participation.Meanwhile, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala expressed confidence in a United Democratic Front victory, asserting that the electorate was ready for a political shift in the state
