General Elections to Legislative Assemblies and bye-elections 2026
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Summary
Government of India press release: General Elections to Legislative Assemblies and bye-elections 2026
Key Facts
Type Announcement
Source Press Information Bureau
Published Monday, 20 April 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right