Election Commission of India May Start Polls with TN, Assam; Bengal Likely in 6-7 Phases The Election Commission of India (ECI) is likely to start the poll process with Tamil Nadu and Assam, followed by West Bengal which may require six-seven phases. The commission has finalized its strategy for conducting free and fair polls in the three states. According to sources, the ECI will first conduct elections in Tamil Nadu and Assam, where the assembly elections are due to be held in April-May 2024. Both states have a significant number of voters and require a massive electoral exercise. The commission may announce the poll schedule for these two states in the next few days. West Bengal, on the other hand, will require a more complex poll process. With a large electorate and multiple phases required to ensure free and fair elections, the ECI is likely to take some time before announcing the poll dates. Sources indicate that West Bengal may require six-seven phases for conducting polls across its 294 assembly segments. The commission is also keenly monitoring the situation in Tripura, where the assembly elections are due to be held later this year. While there has been no official announcement on the poll schedule, sources suggest that the ECI may announce the dates soon.#West_Bengal #Tamil_Nadu #Assam #Election_Commission_of_India #Tripura
Assembly Elections 2026: EC to announce poll schedule for five states after March 10 The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the poll schedule for assembly elections in five states - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Assam and West Bengal - after March 10. The decision comes as a culmination of the EC's deliberations with the concerned state governments. Sources close to the development revealed that the ECI has finalized the dates for the polls, which are expected to be announced in the coming days. The five states have been facing Assembly elections since 2021, and the new poll schedule is likely to bring a fresh wave of political activity across these regions. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Assam, and West Bengal have been under the EC's watchful eye for some time now, with multiple rounds of polls already conducted in these states. The latest round of elections saw the ruling parties retaining power in Tamil Nadu, Assam, and West Bengal, while the opposition managed to win control in Kerala. Puducherry, which is a Union Territory, has been facing Assembly elections since 2021 as well. The poll watchdog's announcement comes at a time when political temperatures are already running high across these regions, with multiple parties jostling for position ahead of the crucial polls. The EC's decision to announce the poll schedule after March 10 suggests that it may have taken into account factors like the ongoing budget session in Parliament and other key events that could impact the electoral process.#West_Bengal #Tamil_Nadu #Assam #Kerala #Puducherry #Election_Commission_of_India
