MARKET STRUCTURE · INDIA
ECI schedules assembly polls
Change
On March 15, the Election Commission of India set assembly polling dates: Assam, Kerala and Puducherry on April 9; Tamil Nadu on April 23; West Bengal on April 23 and April 29; counting on May 4; Model Code of Conduct effective immediately.
Why it matters
Polling will occur in a single phase on April 9 in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry. Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23. West Bengal will vote in two phases on April 23 and April 29. Counting for the four States and Puducherry will take place on May 4. The Model Code of Conduct is effective from the announcement; 17.4 crore electors, 824 Assembly constituencies, about 25 lakh polling personnel and 2.19 lakh polling stations are in scope.
Implications
- • Approximately 25 lakh polling personnel will be deployed across 2.19 lakh polling stations for the polls.
- • Election officials will manage voting for 17.4 crore registered electors across 824 Assembly constituencies.
- • Campaign activity and official communications are subject to the Model Code of Conduct from the announcement date.
Who is affected
- • Registered electors (voters)
- • Polling personnel and election officials
- • Political parties and candidates
- • Election management authorities
What to watch
- • April 9, 2026 — polling in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry
- • May 4, 2026 — counting for the four States and Puducherry
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