Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:43pm on 15 Mar 2026,Sunday Politics
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Voting will begin on April 9 in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, while Tamil Nadu will vote on April 23. West Bengal will hold elections in two phases on April 23 and April 29. The counting of votes for all states and the union territory will take place on May 4. The elections will cover more than 800 assembly seats, and political parties are expected to intensify campaigning as the race for power begins across these key states. (PC: India Today)
