Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated at a press conference in New Delhi that voters in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry will participate in single-phase elections.

The CEC highlighted the critical importance of maintaining “pure electoral rolls,” describing them as the “bedrock of any democracy.” He explained, “Pure electoral rolls are the bedrock of any democracy. With this objective the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is being conducted as per Article 326 of the Constitution to ensure that no eligible elector is left out while no ineligible person is included in the electoral roll. I congratulate all the Booth Level Officers, Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, Electoral Registration Officers, District Election Officers and all election officials who were involved in this work for ensuring its smooth conduct and completion. It has been a massive democratic exercise.”

CEC Kumar also remarked on the significance of these elections to India’s cultural diversity: “As all of you are aware, these five states and Union Territories represent distinct geographical and cultural landscapes of India. These elections represent not only a democratic exercise but also the cultural richness of India, and truly reflect the unity in diversity of our nation.”

Over recent days, the Commission conducted visits to all poll-bound states to assess election preparations. During these visits, meetings were held with recognised political parties to gather their suggestions, alongside discussions with District Electoral Officers, Superintendents of Police, Inspectors General, Deputy Inspectors General and nodal officers from various enforcement agencies.

Additionally, meetings took place with Chief Electoral Officers, Chief Secretaries, and Directors General of Police of the respective states and Union Territories to evaluate readiness.

The CEC addressed electors across the regions: “My dear electors of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, During the past few days, the Commission visited all the poll-bound states to review the preparedness for the ensuing Assembly elections. During these visits, the Commission met all the recognised political parties and received their suggestions. The Commission also met the District Electoral Officers, the SPs, the IGs, the DIGs, and the nodal officers of all the enforcement agencies. The Commission also held meetings with the Chief Electoral Officers, Chief Secretaries, and DGPs of the respective states and Union Territories.”

The polling dates are as follows: Assam, Kerala and Puducherry will hold Assembly elections in a single phase on April 9. Tamil Nadu will conduct single-phase polling on April 23. West Bengal's elections will be held in two phases with the first phase on April 23 and the second on April 29. The results of all elections will be declared on May 4.