The 2026 State Assembly Elections have been officially announced by Election Commission of India. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar declared on March 15, 2026, that elections will be conducted across 824 constituencies in five regions: Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.
A massive 17.4 crore eligible voters are expected to participate in this democratic process.
Key Highlights of 2026 Assembly Elections
- 🗳️ Total Constituencies: 824
- 👥 Eligible Voters: 17.4 Crore
- 🏫 Polling Booths: 2.18 Lakh
- 👮 Election Officials: 25 Lakh (approx.)
- 📜 Model Code of Conduct: Already in effect
The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into force immediately after the announcement, ensuring fair elections across all poll-bound states.
States Going to Polls in 2026
The elections will be conducted in the following regions:
- Assam
- West Bengal
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Puducherry
Assam Assembly Election 2026 (126 Seats)
Assam is set for a major political contest between:
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Indian National Congress (Congress)
- Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)
- All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF)
- United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL)
Political Background:
- BJP has been in power for the last two terms
- First term CM: Sarbananda Sonowal
- Current CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Election Details:
- 🏫 Polling Stations: 31,486
- 👥 Voters: 2.5 Crore (approx.)
- 🪑 Total Seats: 126
- SC Reserved: 9
- ST Reserved: 19