In 2026, assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry will heighten India’s political activity. The results will determine the fate of nearly 900 assembly seats, with ruling parties forming new alliances and combinations.
Here are some infographics related to the history of state assembly elections, key participants and contenders, existing tenures, and allocation of assembly seats:
Kerala
The term of the present state government is from May 24, 2021, to May 23, 2026, and the total number of seats is 140. The major participants in the next election are the LDF, UDF and the BJP. The first election in Kerala state was conducted in 1957, and the last one in 2021.
Assam
The term of the present government runs from May 21, 2021, to May 20, 2026, and has a total of 126 seats. The main opposition parties for this election are the National Democratic Alliance ((BJP, AGP, UPPL) and the Asom Sonmilito Morcha (INC, AIUDF). The first election of Assam took place in 1952, and the last election took place in 2021.
Tamil Nadu
The term of this present government ends on May 10, 2026, while it started on May 11, 2021, with a total number of 234 seats. The chief contesting parties in this upcoming election include DMK, AIADMK, BJP/PMK, and TVK(VIJAY), NTK, DMDK. The first elections in this state of Tamil Nadu occurred in 1952, while the last elections occurred in 2021.
West Bengal
The term of the present government began on May 8, 2021, and will end on May 7, 2026. The total number of seats in the Assembly is 294. The participants of the upcoming election include TMC, BJP, CPI(M) and INC. The first election in West Bengal was conducted in 1952. The last election was conducted in 2021.
Puducherry
The present term dates from June 16, 2021, to June 15, 2026. There is a total of 30 seats. The major contesting parties in the forthcoming election include the NDA Alliance (AINRC &BJP), INDIA Block (INC and DMK), AIADMK. The first election held in Puducherry was in 1964. The last election took place in 2021.
