Voting Underway in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly Elections

Voting is currently underway in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal for the assembly elections, with millions of voters participating. In Tamil Nadu, the ruling DMK faces off against the AIADMK-BJP alliance, while the main contest in West Bengal is between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress. As the elections progress, updates on voter turnout and political developments are being closely monitored, including mock polling conducted to ensure smooth operations at polling booths. Additionally, by-elections are taking place in Gujarat and Maharashtra, adding to the electoral landscape.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 23, 2026, 07:22 IST

Current Voting Status

Voting is currently taking place across all 234 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu and the initial phase of 152 assembly seats in West Bengal. A total of 5.7 crore voters are expected to participate in the Tamil Nadu elections, while 1,478 candidates are contesting for the 152 assembly seats spread across 16 districts in West Bengal. Approximately 3.6 crore voters are ready to cast their votes in this first phase. Notably, many individuals who voted in the previous elections find their names missing from the voter list this time due to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

Political Landscape

In Tamil Nadu, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is facing off against the opposition alliance of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Attention is also on the Tamilaga Vetrikazhagam party led by actor Thalapathy Vijay, who has transitioned from the film industry to politics. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, the primary contest is perceived to be between the BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress.

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2026-04-23T07:02

Mock Polling Before Voting

Prior to the commencement of voting in both states, mock polling was conducted in front of party booth agents to ensure everything was in order.

2026-04-23T07:01

By-elections on Three Seats

In addition to the voting in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, by-elections are also taking place today for one assembly seat in Gujarat and two in Maharashtra, specifically in Umreth, Baramati, and Rahuri.