Election Dates 2026 Live Updates: Election Commission Confirms Assembly Terms Ending Between May And June 2026

Updated: March 15, 2026 13:14

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to unveil the official election dates for five key regions—West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. This announcement marks the beginning of one of the most closely watched electoral contests of 2026, with political parties already intensifying their campaigns.

Assembly Terms Ending Soon

The terms of the current assemblies are due to expire between May and June 2026. West Bengal’s assembly term ends on May 7, Tamil Nadu’s on May 10, Assam’s on May 20, Kerala’s on May 23, and Puducherry’s on June 15. The announcement of dates ensures that elections are conducted before these terms conclude.

Model Code Of Conduct Comes Into Force

Once the schedule is announced, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) will be enforced across all poll-bound states and the Union Territory. This restricts government announcements, inaugurations, and new policy launches, ensuring a level playing field for all political parties during the campaign period.

Political Stakes And Campaigns

West Bengal is expected to witness multi-phase polling, similar to the 2021 elections, though opposition parties have urged the ECI to reduce the number of phases. Tamil Nadu and Kerala will see contests dominated by regional parties, while Assam and Puducherry will be closely watched for coalition strategies. National parties are already holding rallies, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a gathering in Kolkata over the weekend.

Preparations And Voter Rolls

The Election Commission has completed its multi-state preparedness review and finalized electoral rolls. Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists has been published, ensuring updated records for all eligible voters across the five regions.

Key Highlights

Election Commission to announce poll dates today at 4 PM
Model Code of Conduct to come into force immediately
Assembly terms end between May and June 2026
West Bengal may see multi-phase polling, opposition seeks fewer phases
Prime Minister Modi holds rally in Kolkata ahead of announcement
Final electoral rolls published after intensive revision

Sources: Moneycontrol, Mint, India TV News, ETV Bharat, News18, Hindustan Times

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