Countdown to Crucial Assembly Elections in Key Indian States

Assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry are anticipated to occur in April, with the Election Commission set to announce dates mid-March. Preparations, including electoral roll updates, are underway. This follows varied multi-phase polling patterns witnessed in the previous election cycle.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 17-02-2026 15:34 IST | Created: 17-02-2026 15:34 IST
Countdown to Crucial Assembly Elections in Key Indian States
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The upcoming assembly elections in five significant Indian states are drawing near, with West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry set to vote. The Election Commission is expected to announce the detailed schedule in mid-March, with voting held on different dates throughout April.

As the terms of these assemblies conclude between May and June, officials have begun comprehensive preparations across the states. Puducherry's five-year term ends on June 15, while Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal wrap up on various dates in May.

Significant efforts are underway to finalize voter lists, with Puducherry leading the way with a final roll published on February 14. This meticulous groundwork is part of a special intensive electoral revision process, setting the stage for the upcoming democratic exercises.

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