West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Voting in Two Phases on April 23 and April 29
The 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, 2026, after the schedule was announced by the Election Commission of India. The counting of votes will take place on May 4, 2026.
Election Schedule
According to the Election Commission, the West Bengal Assembly election will follow this timeline:
- Notification (Phase 1): 30 March 2026
- Notification (Phase 2): 2 April 2026
- Polling Phase 1: 23 April 2026
- Polling Phase 2: 29 April 2026
- Counting of Votes: 4 May 2026
- Completion of Election Process: 7 May 2026
Seats and Voters
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has 294 seats, and a party or alliance needs 148 seats to form the government.
More than 7 crore voters are expected to participate in the election across the state.
Major Political Parties
Several major parties are preparing for the election, including:
- All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by Mamata Banerjee
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Left Front allies
The current government in the state is led by Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress.
Importance of the Election
The current term of the West Bengal Assembly will end in May 2026, making it necessary to elect a new legislative assembly before the deadline.
The election is expected to be a major political contest between national and regional parties, attracting attention across India.
Conclusion
The West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 will be one of the most important state elections in the country. With voting scheduled in two phases on April 23 and April 29, and results on May 4, millions of voters will decide the political future of the state.
West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Polling on April 23 and 29, Results on May 4
West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29. Check full schedule, seats, parties and result date.
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