The 2026 Assembly elections are set to take place across four States and one Union Territory in India. With elections spanning 824 constituencies, roughly 17.4 crore eligible voters will participate in the democratic process. The voting process will involve 2.18 lakh polling booths, managed by approximately 2.5 million election officials. The Model Code of Conduct took effect in the poll-bound States immediately after the announcement of the election dates, as the Election Commission assumed responsibility. To read more about the election updates and highlights, visit The Hindu’s election page. Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming election schedule and the States involved. 1. Assam election schedule (Total Assembly constituencies: 126) Assam is gearing up for a heated electoral contest involving the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition parties, including Congress, AGP, AIUDF and UPPL. The Congress has been in the opposition for the past decade, while the BJP has enjoyed two consecutive terms in power. During the first term, Sarbananda Sonowal served as Chief Minister, followed by Himanta Biswa Sarma in the second term. The BJP will be campaigning with Mr. Sarma leading the way once more. Read more about Assam Assembly elections 2026 As many as 31,486 polling stations in the north-eastern State have been set up for the conduct of the Assembly polls. Of the 126 Assembly seats, nine have been reserved for Schedule Castes and 19 for Scheduled Tribes. Around 2.50 crore electors are set to cast their franchise in 2026 assembly polls, said the notification. The complete schedule for 2026 Assam Assembly elections is as follows: Date of issue of gazette Notification: March 16, 2026 Last date for making nominations: March 23, 2026 Date for the scrutiny of nominations: March 24, 2026 Last date for the withdrawal of candidatures: March 26, 2026 Date of poll: April 9, 2026 Counting of votes: May 4, 2026 2. West Bengal election schedule (Total Assembly constituencies: 294) West Bengal will hold elections in two phases on April 23 and 29, a significant reduction from the eight-phase marathon experienced in the previous Assembly polls. In West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to protect her government from a revitalised BJP, as the Congress and Left seek to regain lost ground. Read more about the West Bengal Assembly election 2026 The upcoming elections are poised for a contentious showdown, with the BJP nominating prominent leader Suvendu Adhikari from Bhabanipur. This sets the stage for a rematch of their 2021 clash in Nandigram. Mr. Adhikari, a former TMC icon, is also running in Nandigram, adding to the political intrigue. The complete schedule for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections is as follows: Phase 1: 152 seats Date of Issue of gazette notification: March 30, 2026 Last date of nominations: April 6, 2026 Date for scrutiny of nominations: April 7, 2026 Last date for withdrawal of candidatures: April 9, 2026 Date of poll: April 23, 2026 Counting of votes: May 4, 2026 Phase 2: 142 seats Date of Issue of gazette notification: April 2, 2026 Last date of nominations: April 9, 2026 Date for scrutiny of nominations: April 10, 2026 Last Date for withdrawal of candidatures: April 13, 2026 Date of Poll: April 29, 2026 Counting of votes: May 4, 2026 3. Kerala election schedule (Total Assembly constituencies: 140) The Kerala Assembly election features major political battles between the three parties: the Left Democratic Front (LDF), the United Democratic Front (UDF), and the BJP. The ruling Left is struggling to maintain its position following the lacklustre performance in recent local body elections. Whereas the UDF is focusing on regaining power, and the BJP, although an emerging third power, is looking to strengthen its stronghold in the State. Read more about Kerala Assembly election 2026 This election will see 2.71 crore registered voters (including 1.31 crore male voters, 1.38 crore female voters and 277 transgender persons) and a total of 25,231 polling stations. The current term of the Kerala Legislative Assembly is set to conclude on May 23, 2026. The complete schedule for 2026 Kerala Assembly elections is as follows: Date of issue of gazette notification: March 16, 2026 Last date for nominations: March 23, 2026 Scrutiny of nominations: March 24, 2026 Last date for withdrawal: March 26, 2026 Date of poll: April 9, 2026 Counting of votes: May 4, 2026 4. Tamil Nadu election schedule (Total Assembly constituencies: 234) In Tamil Nadu, the DMK is encountering opposition from the AIADMK, now supported by the BJP. The newly-formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and the Naam Tamizhar Katchi in electoral politics will also play a significant role in influencing the tides this time around. Read more about Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026 The total number of electors in Tamil Nadu, according to the electoral rolls, is 5.67 crore. Of the 234 Assembly seats, 44 have been reserved for Scheduled Castes and 2 for Scheduled Tribes. The complete schedule for 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections is as follows: Date of Issue of gazette notification: March 30, 2026 Last Date for making nominations: April 6, 2026 Date for the scrutiny of nominations: April 7, 2026 Last date for the withdrawal of candidatures: April 9, 2026 Date of poll: April 23, 2026 Counting of votes: May 4, 2026 5. Puducherry election schedule (Total Assembly constituencies: 30) Puducherry is currently governed by a coalition led by the All India N. R. Congress (AINRC), with Chief Minister N Rangasamy at the helm and support from the BJP. Read more about Puducherry Assembly elections 2026 According to the ECI, the Puducherry Assembly polls will see 9.44 lakh registered voters (including 23 thousand first-time voters, 12 thousand voters with disabilities, 139 third genders, and 6,034 senior citizens). The UT has a total of 1099 polling stations for 2026 Assembly polls. The complete schedule for 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections is as follows: Date of issue of gazette notification: March 16, 2026 Last date for nominations: March 23, 2026 Scrutiny of nominations: March 24, 2026 Last date for withdrawal: March 26, 2026 Date of voting: April 9, 2026 Counting of votes: May 4, 2026 Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... 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