2026 Assembly elections schedule: Dates for Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

The 2026 Assembly elections in India will involve Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry across 824 constituencies.

The 2026 Assembly elections are set to take place across four States and one Union Territory in India. With elections spanning 824 constituencies, roughly 17.4 crore eligible voters will participate in the democratic process. The voting process will involve 2.18 lakh polling booths, managed by approximately 2.5 million election officials.

The Model Code of Conduct took effect in the poll-bound States immediately after the announcement of the election dates, as the Election Commission assumed responsibility.

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Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming election schedule and the States involved.

Assam is gearing up for a heated electoral contest involving the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition parties, including Congress, AGP, AIUDF and UPPL. The Congress has been in the opposition for the past decade, while the BJP has enjoyed two consecutive terms in power. During the first term, Sarbananda Sonowal served as Chief Minister, followed by Himanta Biswa Sarma in the second term. The BJP will be campaigning with Mr. Sarma leading the way once more.

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