The Election Commission of India has announced assembly election dates for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Polling will be held between April 9 and April 29, with results declared on May 4. West Bengal will vote in two phases (April 23 and 29), while the other four will hold single-phase polls. Major contests include the Trinamool Congress vs Bharatiya Janata Party alliance battle in West Bengal, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam vs All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu, BJP-Congress rivalry in Assam, and Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led LDF vs Indian National Congress-led UDF contest in Kerala. The polls are due as assembly terms end between May and June 2026. Stay connected for detailed coverage on vote shares, turnout statistics, political analysis, and constituency-wise results. Don't miss our deep dives into how the 2026 elections could shape future leadership and policy directions.
