Ideology, incumbency, polarisation: Key Indian elections to watch in 2026

Key Points

1. Assembly elections are scheduled in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal in 2026.
2. The Election Commission of India announced a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
3. Assam has 126 Assembly seats and will hold elections in March-April 2026.
4. Tamil Nadu saw more than 97.3 lakh electors removed from the draft roll.
5. Kerala has a 140-seat Assembly.
6. West Bengal has been governed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for the past 15 years.