West Bengal Election Date 2026: The Election Commission of India has officially announced the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 schedule along with polls in several other states. These elections will determine the next government in West Bengal for the next five years.

According to the official schedule, polling in West Bengal will take place in two phases, covering all 294 assembly constituencies. The counting of votes will be conducted after the completion of polling.

This article explains the full election schedule, phase-wise voting details, constituency list, result date, eligibility, and official links.

LIST OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO (152) ASSEMBLY
CONSTITUENCIES OF WEST BENGAL

West Bengal Election Date 2026: Full Schedule

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Overview

West Bengal Election 2026 Important Dates

These dates were announced by the Election Commission during an official press conference.

Phase-wise Voting Details

Phase 1 Voting

• Total Constituencies: 152
• Polling Date: 23 April 2026

The first phase includes constituencies mainly from North Bengal, Murshidabad, Malda, Birbhum, Bankura, Purulia, Paschim Bardhaman, and parts of East Medinipur.

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Examples of constituencies in Phase 1 include:

• Mekliganj
• Mathabhanga
• Coochbehar Uttar
• Sitalkuchi
• Darjeeling
• Siliguri
• Raiganj
• Balurghat
• Maldaha
• Murshidabad
• Kandi
• Tamluk
• Nandigram
• Kharagpur
• Purulia
• Bankura
• Durgapur Purba
• Asansol Uttar
• Bolpur
• Rampurhat

In total 152 constituencies will vote in this phase.

Phase 2 Voting

• Total Constituencies: 142
• Polling Date: 29 April 2026

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The second phase covers constituencies mainly in South Bengal including Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas and Purba Bardhaman.

Some important constituencies include:

• Karimpur
• Krishnanagar Uttar
• Ranaghat Dakshin
• Chakdaha
• Habra
• Barrackpur
• Dum Dum
• Rajarhat New Town
• Barasat
• Basirhat
• Diamond Harbour
• Jadavpur
• Behala Paschim
• Kolkata Port
• Bhabanipur
• Ballygunge
• Howrah Uttar
• Chandannagar
• Tarakeswar
• Purbasthali Uttar
• Katwa
• Galsi

A total of 142 constituencies will vote in this phase.

Total Assembly Seats in West Bengal

The legislative assembly of West Bengal consists of 294 seats.

Each constituency elects one Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA).

West Bengal Election Result Date 2026

Counting will be conducted simultaneously with other state elections.

Major Political Parties in the Election

The election will see competition among several national and regional parties:

• All India Trinamool Congress
• Bharatiya Janata Party
• Indian National Congress
• Communist Party of India (Marxist)

These parties are expected to contest most of the 294 seats.

How to Check Your Name in the Voter List

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official voter portal
   https://voters.eci.gov.in
2. Click Search in Electoral Roll
3. Enter your name, district or EPIC number
4. Download your voter details

Documents Required to Vote

You can carry any of the following IDs:

• Voter ID Card (EPIC)
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport
• Driving License
• PAN Card
• Government Photo ID

Official Links

• Election Commission Website
  https://eci.gov.in
• Voter Service Portal
  https://voters.eci.gov.in

FAQs

When will West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 be held?

Voting will take place in two phases on 23 April 2026 and 29 April 2026.

How many seats are there in the West Bengal Assembly?

There are 294 seats in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.

When will the election results be announced?

The results will be declared on 04 May 2026.

How many constituencies are voting in Phase 1?

152 constituencies will vote in Phase 1.

How many constituencies are voting in Phase 2?

142 constituencies will vote in Phase 2.