"The Election Commission of India imposed a silence period on Tuesday evening, which prohibits public meetings, rallies, processions, opinion polls, and any voter outreach to maintain order during the election process."
"In Assam, approximately 250 million voters will cast their ballots for 722 candidates, while Kerala has 27 million eligible voters with 890 candidates, and Puducherry has 950,000 voters with 294 candidates."
"India's Central Armed Police Forces, including the Central Reserve Police Force, have been deployed to ensure security at the polling booths, highlighting the importance of safety during the electoral process."
A 48-hour silence period has been implemented in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry before elections, banning public meetings, rallies, and any voter outreach. The Election Commission of India enforced this measure to maintain order. A single-phase election will occur in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, with millions of voters participating. Security forces, including the CRPF, have been deployed to polling booths. In Kerala, a clash occurred between political factions, resulting in injuries as campaigning concluded. The Chief Electoral Officer in Assam emphasized adherence to ECI guidelines to avoid penalties.
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