Key Developments and Contenders in 2026 Assembly Elections Across Five States

The 2026 Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry are shaping up as critical contests with multiple fronts vying for power. In Kerala, the CPI(M)-led LDF seeks a third term amid anti-incumbency and a rising BJP presence. Assam's polls focus on immigration, eviction, and development issues, with BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma facing Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi. West Bengal sees a complex battle involving the TMC, BJP, Congress, and a struggling Left. Key political figures and local dynamics will influence outcomes across these states.