Indian States Assembly Elections Preparation 2026

16 UPDATES · 19 DAYS · 18 MAR 2026 — 5 APR 2026

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Latest · 5 Apr 2026

Trinamool Congress supporters disrupted Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's campaign in West Bengal, while Mausam Benazir Noor rejoined the Congress and challenged Mamata Banerjee's claims.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the Election Commission's strategic officer transfers and the BJP's Central Election Committee meeting to finalize candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to these actions. It excludes other actions by the Election Commission, BJP, and related parties unless they are direct developments or consequences of the specific officer transfers and candidate finalizations for the West Bengal Assembly elections.

The full story, from the beginning

18Mar

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: EC tightens grip on Bengal polls with strategic officer transfers as Trinamool faces protests over denial of tickets

20Mar

The Hindu

Five Indian states are preparing for Assembly elections in 2026, with parties releasing candidate lists and the Election Commission monitoring election expenditures.

The Hindu

Humayun Kabir, suspended TMC MLA, proposes constructing a new Babri Masjid in Murshidabad to advance Muslim political aspirations in West Bengal.

The Hindu

West Bengal’s two-cornered contest is one between continuity and change

22Mar

The Hindu

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) formed an alliance for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.

23Mar

The Hindu

The West Bengal Assembly election of 2026 is a two-party race between the incumbent TMC and the BJP, with the controversial SIR list overshadowing other debates.

25Mar

The Hindu

The BJP selected R.G. Kar victim's mother to run for office in the Panihati constituency of West Bengal.

29Mar

The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee declared her candidacy for all 294 seats in the upcoming Bengal Assembly elections, signaling her intention to lead the Trinamool Congress to victory.

The Hindu

The Congress party nominated 284 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, including former Lok Sabha MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and former Trinamool Congress MP Mausam Benazir Noor.

1Apr

The Hindu

Asaduddin Owaisi launched a campaign alliance with Humayun Kabir to contest the West Bengal Assembly election, accusing Mamata Banerjee of neglecting Muslim interests.

2Apr

The Hindu

Amit Shah joined Suvendu Adhikari in a roadshow before Adhikari's nomination for the Bhabanipur Assembly seat, emphasizing the importance of the contest for both parties.

3Apr

The Hindu

The Trinamool Congress filed a complaint alleging ties between the Bhabanipur Returning Officer and the BJP candidate, Suvendu Adhikari.

4Apr

The Hindu

The BJP released its fifth list of candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, increasing the total number of candidates to 292.

5Apr

The Hindu

The BJP has decided not to nominate a Chief Ministerial candidate for the 2026 West Bengal elections, instead focusing on campaigning under Prime Minister Modi's leadership.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi announced a 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies to win over West Bengal voters.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Trinamool Congress supporters disrupted Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's campaign in West Bengal, while Mausam Benazir Noor rejoined the Congress and challenged Mamata Banerjee's claims.

Story concluded