Elections 2026: Key Updates on Voting in India
Elections 2026 live updates: Bengal gears up for Phase 2 voting; no-repoll needed in Tamil Nadu, says EC
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Assembly elections are currently taking place in four Indian states—Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal—and the Union territory of Puducherry. Voting has concluded or is in its final stages, with results expected on May 4. Notably, West Bengal is conducting its elections in two phases, with the second phase scheduled for April 29.
- 01Assembly elections are being held in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry.
- 02Voting in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu occurred in a single phase, while West Bengal's elections are split into two phases.
- 03The first phase of voting in West Bengal concluded on April 23, with a record turnout of 92.88%.
- 04Results for the assembly elections and bypolls will be announced on May 4.
- 05No repolling is required in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal according to the Election Commission.
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The 2026 assembly elections in India are currently underway across four states—Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal—and the Union territory of Puducherry. Voting for Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry took place on April 9, while Tamil Nadu and the first phase of West Bengal voting occurred on April 23. West Bengal's elections are unique as they are being conducted in two phases, with the second phase scheduled for April 29. The Election Commission of India (ECI) reported a record voter turnout of 85.15% in Tamil Nadu and 92.88% in West Bengal during the first phase. Results for the elections and bypolls, which include eight assembly constituencies across six states, will be revealed on May 4. Importantly, no repolling has been deemed necessary in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, as confirmed by ECI officials.
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The outcomes of these elections will significantly influence local governance and policy-making in the respective states.
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