ECI lists 1,955 candidates for Assembly polls and by-elections across five states

March 28, 2026 1:32 AM

ECI lists 1,955 candidates for Assembly polls and by-elections across five states

The Election Commission of India on Friday said a total of 1,955 candidates remain in the fray for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, along with by-elections in six states. The poll schedule was announced on March 15, with April 9 set as the voting date for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry and select by-polls. According to the ECI, 250 candidates withdrew their nominations by the March 26 deadline, bringing the total number of contestants for the ...

ECI prepares all polling stations with AMFs and voter assistance for 2026 elections

March 22, 2026 1:30 PM

ECI prepares all polling stations with AMFs and voter assistance for 2026 elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, along with bye-elections in six states, on March 15, 2026. In preparation, the Commission has directed the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of the respective States and Union Territories to ensure that all 2,18,807 polling stations are equipped with Assured Minimum Facilities (AMFs) and voter assistance on polling day....

Amit Shah to begin poll strategy visits to four states today

December 28, 2025 9:39 AM

Amit Shah to begin poll strategy visits to four states today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin a series of visits to four poll-bound states from Sunday to outline the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) strategy for the Assembly elections scheduled next year in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. According to the BJP’s organisational unit functionary, Shah will tour Assam on 28 and 29 December, followed by West Bengal on 30and 31 December. He is scheduled to visit Tamil Nadu in the first week of January and Kerala in the second week of Janu...