India Announces Assembly Election Schedule for Four States and One Union Territory

The Election Commission of India has officially announced the schedule for upcoming assembly elections in four Indian states and one union territory. Polling will take place in April 2026, while vote counting for all regions will be conducted on May 4, 2026.

According to the election schedule:

Assam – Polling will be held on April 9, with vote counting on May 4.

Tamil Nadu – Polling will take place on April 23, while counting will be conducted on May 4.

West Bengal – Elections will be held in two phases, with the first phase on April 23 and the second phase on April 29. Vote counting will be carried out on May 4.

Kerala – Polling is scheduled for April 9, and counting will take place on May 4.

Puducherry – Voting will be conducted on April 9, with counting on May 4.

The announcement sets the stage for a major electoral contest across key regions of India, with political parties preparing for intense campaigning in the coming weeks. The results are expected to have significant implications for the country’s political landscape.