The Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 15, 2026, scheduled assembly elections for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry (April 9), Tamil Nadu (April 23), and West Bengal (April 23 & 29 in two phases), with results on May 4 across all.
Phase-Wise Schedule
- Single Phase (April 9): Assam (126 seats), Kerala/Keralam (140 seats), Puducherry (30 seats). Model Code of Conduct activates immediately.
- Single Phase (April 23): Tamil Nadu (234 seats).
- Two Phases: West Bengal (294 seats) on April 23 and 29.
Voter and Contestant Context
Over 17 crore voters across ~1.5 lakh polling stations; key battles include Kerala’s LDF vs UDF (+BJP push), Puducherry’s Congress-DMK vs AINRC-BJP-AIADMK, Tamil Nadu’s DMK vs NDA, Assam’s BJP vs Congress-AGP, Bengal’s TMC vs BJP.
Preparatory Measures
Final electoral rolls published post-SIR; supplementary updates possible in Bengal. ECI emphasizes security amid heat, ensuring timely polls before June assembly term ends
