India, April 21 -- India is currently in the midst of a major election cycle. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has scheduled general assembly elections for four states and one Union Territory, alongside several bye-elections.

 Voters in these regions are electing new legislative assemblies this month. Polling was successfully completed in Assam, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry on April 9, 2026. Tamil Nadu is set to vote on April 23, 2026, while West Bengal will undergo two-phase polling on April 23 and April 29, 2026.

Prior to the commencement of the polls, the Election Commission ensured that updated electoral rolls were in place across all jurisdictions. However, the electoral roll situation in West Bengal has...