The Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, VD Satheesan, on Monday flagged delay in the release of official polling data for the April 9 polls.
In a letter to the poll body dated April 12, he said key electoral data remains unavailable even three days after voting concluded. “I wish to draw your kind attention to the delay in publishing the official data related to the Kerala Assembly elections held on April 9, 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 in a post on X.
The Congress leader said the prompt release of such information was crucial to ensuring transparency, enabling public scrutiny and maintaining trust in the electoral process.
He noted that timely access to verified information was essential for all participants, including political representatives and the general public, to ensure that the integrity of the democratic exercise is maintained.
Satheesan, who is contesting from Paravur constituency, further urged the Election Commission to “take immediate steps to publish the complete election data without further delay”.
The Kerala Assembly poll, featuring 883 candidates, recorded a voter turnout of 78.03 per cent across 140 constituencies, with the EC saying the exercise was conducted peacefully and backed by extensive live webcasting.
As the state waits for the official results to be declared on May 4, the Congress leadership continues to push for digital accountability to bridge the information gap left in the wake of the polling day.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had described the polls as a “historic testimony” of democratic participation.
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