DELHI — The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to formally announce the schedule for the highly anticipated 2026 Legislative Assembly elections today, March 15. The announcement will cover four states—West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu—along with the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accompanied by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, will address a press conference at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, at 4:00 PM to unveil the polling dates and the comprehensive election framework.
Key Electoral Highlights
- Scale of the Exercise: The upcoming elections encompass over 800 Assembly constituencies across the five regions.
- Model Code of Conduct (MCC): With the announcement of the schedule, the Model Code of Conduct will immediately come into force, restricting governments from announcing new policy decisions or schemes that could influence the electorate.
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Constitutional Timeline: The ECI is mandated to complete the electoral process before the expiration of the current Assembly tenures, which end between May and June 2026:
- West Bengal: May 7
- Tamil Nadu: May 10
- Assam: May 20
- Kerala: May 23
- Puducherry: June 15
Strategic Preparations
These polls represent the first major electoral test following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted across the regions. This exercise required voters to submit updated documentation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the voter database.
While official details will be confirmed during the press conference, reports suggest a variation in the polling structure based on regional requirements:
- Multi-phase Polling: Expected in West Bengal and Assam to facilitate comprehensive security arrangements.
- Single-phase Polling: Likely for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry, maintaining their historical electoral patterns.
This announcement marks the official commencement of the electoral season, setting the stage for what is expected to be a high-stakes battle between the incumbent governments and opposition coalitions.
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