The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry. Nearly 17.4 crore voters are expected to cast their votes in this major electoral exercise. Tamil Nadu will vote on April 23 in a single phase. Assam, Kerala and Puducherry will go to the polls on April 9, while West Bengal will witness two-phase polling on April 23 and April 29. Key contests include M. K. Stalin seeking a second term in Tamil Nadu, Vijay entering politics, and Mamata Banerjee aiming for a fourth term in West Bengal.

Source: Indian Express March 15, 2026 16:52 UTC