India news: Voting closes in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry
Voting has concluded in the Indian states of Kerala, Assam, and the union territory of Puducherry, with results expected on May 4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for unity in passing a bill to increase reservation for women in India's parliament.
Regional elections have taken place in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. Voting has now concluded, with Assam recording a 76% turnout and Kerala a 62.7% turnout. Puducherry logged a 72.4% turnout. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has requested support for a bill to increase women's reservation in parliament. The bill proposes 33% of seats for women in the national parliament and state assemblies. India has also granted waivers to vessels carrying Iranian cargo to address its gas crisis.
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