The year 2026 is set to be a significant election year with polls scheduled in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. While the BJP currently governs Assam and supports the government in Puducherry, opposition parties lead in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. These upcoming elections present a potential opportunity for opposition parties to rebound after recent setbacks in Delhi and Bihar, though they face strong incumbents in states like West Bengal and Kerala.