Assembly elections 2026: Your pre-poll cheat sheet
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Summary
A curated one-stop shop of analysis to help you understand how contests in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry are shaping up: who’s ahead, who’s falling behind, what’s missing from the conversation, and what the broader picture is.
Key Facts
Type Research
Source Frontline Magazine
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right