Voting Underway for West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026
Bengal, Tamil Nadu assembly elections vote time, voting percentage, result date | Know key details
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Voting for the West Bengal and Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026 is currently in progress, with West Bengal conducting its elections in two phases and Tamil Nadu in a single phase. The counting of votes will take place on May 4, 2026, with a majority of 148 seats needed in West Bengal and 118 in Tamil Nadu to form the government.
- 01Voting began at 7 am and will conclude at 6 pm on election day.
- 02West Bengal has 294 seats up for election, while Tamil Nadu has 234.
- 03Majority marks are 148 for West Bengal and 118 for Tamil Nadu.
- 04As of 9 am, Tamil Nadu recorded a voting percentage of 17.69%, and West Bengal recorded 18.67%.
- 05The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4, 2026.
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The assembly elections for West Bengal and Tamil Nadu in 2026 are currently underway, with voting beginning at 7 am and set to conclude at 6 pm. West Bengal is conducting its elections in two phases, with 294 seats contested, while Tamil Nadu is holding a single-phase election for 234 seats. A party or alliance needs to secure a majority of 148 seats in West Bengal and 118 seats in Tamil Nadu to form the government. As of 9 am, Tamil Nadu recorded a voting percentage of 17.69%, with Tiruppur leading at 20.38% and Ramanathapuram at the lowest with 15.54%. West Bengal's turnout was slightly higher at 18.67%, with Paschim Medinipur leading at 20.51% and Malda at 16.96%. The counting of votes will occur on May 4, alongside elections in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry.
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The assembly elections will determine the governing parties in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, impacting local policies and governance.
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