The 2026 Assembly elections in India are set to take place in multiple phases, beginning on April 9 and concluding with vote counting on May 4. States participating include Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal, each presenting distinct political contests. Amit Shah, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will be active in West Bengal, conducting rallies and roadshows to bolster the party's presence in the region. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is focused on maintaining its power in Assam while attempting to increase its foothold in southern and eastern states. In contrast, the Congress-led INDIA bloc, along with regional parties, is working to leverage anti-incumbency sentiments against the ruling parties. The electoral campaign is shaped by pressing issues such as economic challenges, the effectiveness of welfare schemes, law and order, and regional aspirations.