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Key Constituencies to Watch in 2026 Assembly Elections Across Five Indian States
Multi-state assembly elections on May 4 will be determined by key constituencies where margins are tight and local dynamics intense. In West Bengal, Bhowanipore and Nandigram are prestige battles for CM Mamata Banerjee against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari. Assam's Jalukbari tests CM Himanta Sarma's urban strength, while Nazira has a razor-thin 683-vote margin. Tamil Nadu's Kolathur tests CM MK Stalin's DMK base, with new entrant Vijay's party challenging in Tiruchirappalli East and Perambur. Kerala's Nemom is a three-way competitive seat, and Puducherry's Thattanchavady sees CM N. Rangasamy defending against a former CM. Turnout has been exceptional, with West Bengal over 92% and Tamil Nadu in mid-80s.
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