New Delhi, April 3 -- The Election Commission of India has mandated a paid holiday for all eligible voters on polling days for the upcoming 2026 General Elections to several State Legislative Assemblies and bye-elections, aiming to ensure maximum voter participation and ease of access to the electoral process.
The announcement, made via a poll panel press note, follows the Commission's declaration of the election schedule on March 15, 2026, covering Assembly polls in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, along with bye-elections in eight constituencies across Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Tripura.
Polling will take place in phases across different regions. Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Goa, Karnataka, ...