Election Commission Announces 2026 Assembly Poll Dates for Five States and Puducherry

The Election Commission of India announced the 2026 assembly election schedule for West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. Voting will occur between April 9 and April 29, with counting on May 4. West Bengal will hold two-phase polling on April 23 and 29, while Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu will conduct single-phase elections. The Model Code of Conduct is now in effect, and over 17 crore voters across 824 constituencies will participate.