Indian elections in 2026
2026 Indian elections|
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| Seats contested | 72 |
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| Net seat change | TBD |
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| States contested | 5 |
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| Net state change | TBD |
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The 2026 elections in India are expected to include the elections of the Rajya Sabha, 4 states and 1 union territory legislative assemblies, several by-elections and several local body elections.
Lok Sabha by-elections
[edit]State assembly elections
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State Assembly by-elections
[edit]Local Body Elections
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Governing body
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Government before[30][31]
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Government after
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| TBD
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Bhilai Charoda Municipal Corporation
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Indian National Congress
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TBD
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| Bhilai Municipal Corporation
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| Birgaon Municipal Corporation
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| Risali Municipal Corporation
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| Date
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Governing body
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Government before
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Government after
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| TBA
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Rourkela Municipal Corporation
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did not exist
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TBD
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| Sambalpur Municipal Corporation
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| Puri Municipal Corporation
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- ^ "AAP grabs Bathinda MC, PCA President' son Padamjit Mehta grabs post of Mayor". The Times of India. 5 February 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
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- ^ "Congress dominates Telangana civic polls, sweeps 83 municipalities; BRS suffers setback, BJP surprises with wins in Karimnagar, Nizamabad". The Times of India. 14 February 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
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