Election Commission of India (ECI) is ready to announce the Assembly Election Date 2026 for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry shortly after March 10. The full commission, led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar, will visit Kerala on March 6-7 and West Bengal on March 9-10 to finalize poll preparedness and security arrangements.
Assembly Term End and Voter List Status for 5 States
| State/UT | Assembly Term Ends | Voter List Status |
|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | May 07, 2026 | Final List Published |
| Tamil Nadu | May 10, 2026 | Final List Published |
| Assam | May 20, 2026 | Final List Published |
| Kerala | May 23, 2026 | Final List Published |
| Puducherry | June 15, 2026 | Final List Published |
- Official Visits: EC team meeting with political parties and nodal officers for EVM and law & order management.
- Voter List Update: In West Bengal, 60 lakh voters are under adjudication; judges from Odisha and Jharkhand are assisting in clearing these names.
- Electoral Roll Trends: A decrease in total voters was noted in Tamil Nadu (11.55%), West Bengal (8%), Puducherry (7.57%), and Kerala (3.22%) after recent revisions.
Voters can check their names and polling station details on the Official ECI Voter Service Portal to ensure they are eligible to vote.