Assembly Elections 2026: Assam, West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu would go to assembly elections in the months of April or May 2026. This would present innumerable opportunities for the Indian National Congress (INC) and its top leader Rahul Gandhi. Last year, the INC lost out on Delhi and Bihar assembly elections.
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The Role Of Rahul Gandhi In Assembly Elections 2026
Rahul Gandhi now needs to make an impactful appearance at these assembly elections or he would run the risk of becoming an irrelevant player in Indian political circles.
In his role as the INC party president from December 2017 to July 2019 and a prominent influencer since around 2009, Rahul Gandhi has lost more than 95 elections till date. The only noteworthy wins under his tenure came in the states of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh in 2018 and in Karnataka and Telangana in 2023.
Would Rahul Gandhi Win Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal And Puducherry?
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal and Puducherry would go to assembly elections in 2026.
In December 2025 local body polls, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) gained massive traction and led in most seats in the state. The victory was hailed by Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal as a huge victory.
For the 234-seat house in the state of Tamil Nadu, Congress is likely to lock its alliance with DMK. However, speculations swirl around actor Vijay’s TVK as a bargaining chip against AIADMK-BJP fronts, though Congress reaffirms DMK ties while stressing mutual respect.
In the 126-seat assembly of Assam, the INC is under heavy competition from the ruling BJP where CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is looking for a third term.
In West Bengal, Congress is not likely to make any significant impact after the snub of TMC and Mamata Banerjee.