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ECI to Announce Assembly Election Dates for 5 States Today
Election Commission of India to declare poll dates for five states.
Mar 15
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Top Summary
- What happened: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the dates for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry.
- Why it matters: These elections will determine the governments in these states for the next five years.
- What changes for people: The Model Code of Conduct will come into effect, regulating government activities and expenditure. Citizens will exercise their right to vote.
- Who is affected: Voters in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and the Union Territory of Puducherry are affected.
Election Dates Announcement
The Election Commission of India has scheduled a press conference for Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 4 p.m.
During the press conference, the ECI will reveal the dates for the upcoming Assembly elections.
States Going to Polls
The states and Union Territory heading to the polls are:
- Assam
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- West Bengal
- Puducherry
The terms of the current Legislative Assemblies are expiring on different dates in May and June.
Electoral Roll Revision
The final electoral rolls have been published.
This follows the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters' list in the four States and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
What to Watch Next
Following the announcement, political parties will intensify their campaigns. The focus will be on key constituencies and voter turnout figures.