2,926 candidates in the fray in West Bengal Assembly polls
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
West Bengal will hold Assembly elections across 294 seats with 2,926 candidates contesting. The polling will occur in two phases on April 23 and April 29, 2026. An average of approximately ten candidates per seat are competing in the election.
Key Entities
West BengalAssembly Election2,926 candidates294 seatsApril 23April 292026