ECI May Announce Assembly Election Schedule Today

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold a major press conference today, Sunday, March 15, to announce the poll schedule for four states and one Union Territory.

Key Details of the Announcement

• Time: 4:00 PM

• Venue: Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

• Regions Covered: Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.

The Commission finalized the timetable after extensive reviews of poll preparedness, including security assessments and electoral roll updates. Following today’s announcement, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) will immediately take effect in these regions.

Assembly Seat Breakdown

New Security Protocols

In a significant shift for the 2026 elections, the ECI has changed how the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be managed. While District Magistrates previously determined troop movements, the ECI-nominated police observers will now handle all CAPF deployments to ensure impartial monitoring.