Election Alert: EC to Announce Dates Today for 5 State Assembly Polls Including West Bengal & Assam

India gears up for a political showdown as the Election Commission is set to announce the assembly election dates for five states today at 4:00 PM. West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry will go to polls in the coming weeks, sparking nationwide political activity. West Bengal is expected to witness three to four phases of voting, while Assam may see one or two phases, depending on the final announcement. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry are likely to have single-phase elections. The elections will serve as a key test for ruling parties and opposition alike. In West Bengal, the battle between Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is anticipated to be intense, with BJP attempting to break TMC’s stronghold, while Mamata Banerjee’s TMC aims to retain power. In Assam, BJP is vying for a hat-trick, facing stiff competition from Congress, which has appointed Priyanka Gandhi to oversee candidate selection and campaign strategy. The election process is expected to start in the second week of April and conclude by early May, with results likely announced by mid-May. Voter verification, including the removal of ineligible voters, has been a significant pre-election exercise, adding to the political fervor. These elections will set the tone for regional and national politics, making every phase critical for major political parties.

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