2026 elections in India
India, the world's largest democracy, operates on a continuous electoral cycle, a testament to its vibrant federal structure. Even in years without a general election, the machinery of democracy hums with activity, constantly renewing its various layers of governance. The year 2026 is no exception, promising a series of critical elections that will shape leadership from national legislative bodies down to local municipal halls. India's electoral calendar is a dynamic, continuous process, ensuring democratic representation across all levels of governance year-round. Beyond major state assembly elections, 2026 will see crucial by-elections and extensive local body polls, reflecting the intricate federal nature of Indian democracy. These diverse elections, from parliamentary seats to municipal corporations, collectively determine the political landscape and policy direction for millions of citizens.
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India, the world's largest democracy, operates on a continuous electoral cycle, a testament to its vibrant federal structure. Even in years without a general election, the machinery of democracy hums with activity, constantly renewing its various layers of governance. The year 2026 is no exception, promising a series of critical elections that will shape leadership from national legislative bodies down to local municipal halls.
- India's electoral calendar is a dynamic, continuous process, ensuring democratic representation across all levels of governance year-round.
- Beyond major state assembly elections, 2026 will see crucial by-elections and extensive local body polls, reflecting the intricate federal nature of Indian democracy.
- These diverse elections, from parliamentary seats to municipal corporations, collectively determine the political landscape and policy direction for millions of citizens.
A Democratic Marathon: India's 2026 Electoral Landscape
In 2026, India will once again witness a diverse array of elections, reaffirming its commitment to democratic principles. These polls aren't just about selecting leaders; they are a fundamental exercise in civic participation, influencing everything from national policy to local infrastructure.
The elections scheduled for this year encompass crucial contests for the Rajya Sabha—India's upper house of Parliament—alongside full legislative assembly elections in several states and one union territory. Additionally, numerous by-elections will fill vacant seats in various legislative bodies, and an extensive calendar of local body elections will shape grassroots governance across the nation.
The Upper House: Rajya Sabha Elections
On March 16, 2026, elections for 37 seats in the Rajya Sabha are slated to take place. Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected indirectly by the state legislative assemblies, making these contests a significant indicator of the political balance within states.
Lok Sabha By-Elections: Filling the Gaps
Even the powerful Lok Sabha, India's lower house of Parliament, isn't immune to change outside of general elections. By-elections become necessary when an incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) vacates their seat due to various reasons, such as death or resignation.
For instance, 2026 will see by-elections in constituencies like Basirhat in West Bengal and Shillong in Meghalaya, following the passing of their respective MPs. Another by-election in Nagaon, Assam, will occur after the resignation of its sitting MP. These smaller contests often grab national attention, offering insights into shifting voter sentiments.
State-Level Contests: Assembly Elections
While 2026 doesn't feature a national general election, it will host full legislative assembly elections in five important regions. These elections determine who governs at the state level, impacting local governance, economic development, and social policies for millions.
Major State Assembly Elections
Date(s) State/UT Current Ruling Party Current Chief Minister 9 April 2026 Assam Bharatiya Janata Party Himanta Biswa Sarma 9 April 2026 Kerala Left Democratic Front Pinarayi Vijayan 9 April 2026 Puducherry All India N.R. Congress (with BJP) N. Rangaswamy 23 April 2026 Tamil Nadu Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam M. K. Stalin 23 & 29 April 2026 West Bengal Trinamool Congress Mamata Banerjee
State Assembly By-Elections: Localized Battles
Beyond full assembly polls, several states will also hold by-elections to fill individual seats in their legislative assemblies. These contests often arise from the unfortunate demise of sitting Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) or when an MLA gets elected to another legislative body.
States like Bihar, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, and Uttar Pradesh are all expected to hold such by-elections. Each one represents a localized battle, often influenced by specific regional issues and the local popularity of candidates and parties.
Grassroots Governance: Local Body Elections
Perhaps the most extensive electoral activity in 2026 will be the local body elections. These polls decide the composition of municipal corporations, district councils, and other local administrative bodies, directly affecting the daily lives of citizens in towns and villages.
The Municipal Landscape
From sprawling metropolitan areas to smaller towns, municipal corporations play a vital role in urban planning, waste management, public health, and local infrastructure. The sheer number of these bodies means that local elections are a continuous, large-scale democratic exercise across India.
Major urban centers across Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan are slated for municipal corporation elections. These include elections for the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and the massive Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, which governs India's financial capital.
Diverse Local Elections
The scope of local elections also extends to various autonomous councils, particularly in states with significant tribal populations. Assam, for example, will see elections for bodies like the Mising Autonomous Council and Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council, ensuring local self-governance for specific communities.
Even newly formed municipal bodies, such as the Mangalagiri Tadepalle Municipal Corporation in Andhra Pradesh or the Ichalkaranji Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra, will hold their inaugural elections, shaping their administrative future from the ground up. This constant cycle of elections underscores the depth and breadth of India's democratic commitment.
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2026 elections in India
The 2026 elections in India are expected to include the elections of the Rajya Sabha, 4 states and 1 union territory legislative assemblies, several by-elections and several local body elections.
Lok Sabha by-elections
2026 elections in India
<table><thead><tr><th>#</th><th>Date</th><th>Constituency</th><th>State/UT</th><th>Previous MP</th><th>Reason</th><th>Elected MP</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>TBA</td><td>Basirhat</td><td>West Bengal</td><td>Haji Nurul Islam</td><td></td><td>Trinamool Congress</td><td>Died on 25 September 2024</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Shillong</td><td>Meghalaya</td><td>Ricky A. J. Syngkon</td><td></td><td>Voice of the People Party</td><td>Died on 19 February 2026</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Nagaon</td><td>Assam</td><td>Pradyut Bordoloi</td><td></td><td>Indian National Congress</td><td>Resigned on 18 March 2026</td><td>TBD</td></tr></tbody></table>
Rajya Sabha elections
2026 elections in India
Elections for 37 seats in the Rajya Sabha are scheduled to be held on 16 March 2026.
State Assembly elections
2026 elections in India
<table><thead><tr><th>Date(s)</th><th>State/UT</th><th>Before election</th><th>After election</th><th>Maps</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Parties</td><td>CM</td><td>Parties</td><td>CM</td></tr><tr><td>9 April 2026</td><td>Assam</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>Himanta Biswa Sarma</td><td>TBD</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Kerala</td><td></td><td>Left Democratic Front</td><td>Pinarayi Vijayan</td><td>TBD</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Puducherry</td><td></td><td>All India N.R. Congress</td><td>N. Rangaswamy</td><td>TBD</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td></tr><tr><td>23 April 2026</td><td>Tamil Nadu</td><td></td><td>Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</td><td>M. K. Stalin</td><td>TBD</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>23 & 29 April 2026</td><td>West Bengal</td><td></td><td>Trinamool Congress</td><td>Mamata Banerjee</td><td>TBD</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
State Assembly by-elections
Bihar
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Constituency</th><th>Previous MLA</th><th>Reason</th><th>Elected MLA</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBD</td><td>182</td><td>Bankipur</td><td>Nitin Nabin</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>Elected to Rajya Sabha</td><td>TBD</td></tr></tbody></table>
Goa
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Constituency</th><th>Previous MLA</th><th>Reason</th><th>Elected MLA</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>9 April 2026</td><td>21</td><td>Ponda</td><td>Ravi Naik</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>Died on 15 October 2025</td><td>TBD</td></tr></tbody></table>
Gujarat
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Constituency</th><th>Previous MLA</th><th>Reason</th><th>Elected MLA</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>23 April 2026</td><td>111</td><td>Umreth</td><td>Govindbhai Parmar</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>Died on 6 March 2026</td><td>TBD</td></tr></tbody></table>
Karnataka
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Constituency</th><th>Previous MLA</th><th>Reason</th><th>Elected MLA</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>9 April 2026</td><td>21</td><td>Bagalkot</td><td>H. Y. Meti</td><td></td><td>Indian National Congress</td><td>Died on 4 November 2025</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>107</td><td>Davanagere South</td><td>Shamanuru Shivashankarappa</td><td>Died on 14 December 2025</td></tr></tbody></table>
Maharashtra
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Constituency</th><th>Previous MLA</th><th>Reason</th><th>Elected MLA</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>23 April 2026</td><td>223</td><td>Rahuri</td><td>Shivaji Kardile</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>Died on 17 October 2025</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>201</td><td>Baramati</td><td>Ajit Pawar</td><td></td><td>Nationalist Congress Party</td><td>Died on 28 January 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
Manipur
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Constituency</th><th>Previous MLA</th><th>Reason</th><th>Elected MLA</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBD</td><td>49</td><td>Tadubi</td><td>N. Kayisii</td><td></td><td>National People's Party</td><td>Died on 18 January 2025</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>56</td><td>Thanlon</td><td>Vungzagin Valte</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>Died on 20 February 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
Nagaland
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Constituency</th><th>Previous MLA</th><th>Reason</th><th>Elected MLA</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>9 April 2026</td><td>28</td><td>Koridang</td><td>Imkong L. Imchen</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>Died on 11 November 2025</td><td>TBD</td></tr></tbody></table>
Tripura
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Constituency</th><th>Previous MLA</th><th>Reason</th><th>Elected MLA</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>9 April 2026</td><td>56</td><td>Dharmanagar</td><td>Biswa Bandhu Sen</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>Died on 26 December 2025</td><td>TBD</td></tr></tbody></table>
Uttar Pradesh
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Constituency</th><th>Previous MLA</th><th>Reason</th><th>Elected MLA</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBD</td><td>122</td><td>Faridpur</td><td>Shyam Bihari Lal</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>Died on 2 January 2026</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>354</td><td>Ghosi</td><td>Sudhakar Singh</td><td></td><td>Samajwadi Party</td><td>Died on 20 November 2025</td></tr><tr><td>403</td><td>Duddhi (ST)</td><td>Vijay Singh Gond</td><td>Died on 8 January 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
Local Body elections
Andhra Pradesh
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBA</td><td>Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Telugu Desam Party</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Kakinada Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Guntur Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Chittoor Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Eluru Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Nellore Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Ongole Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Anantapur Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>YSR Congress Party</td></tr><tr><td>Kadapa Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Kurnool Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Tirupati Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Vijayawada Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Vizianagaram Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Mangalagiri Tadepalle Municipal Corporation</td><td>Did not exist</td></tr><tr><td>Srikakulam Municipal Corporation</td></tr></tbody></table>
Assam
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBA</td><td>Mising Autonomous Council</td><td></td><td>Sanmilita Gana Shakti</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td></tr><tr><td>Tiwa Autonomous Council</td></tr><tr><td>Bodo Kachari Autonomous Council</td><td>Did not exist</td></tr><tr><td>Kamtapur Autonomous Council</td></tr><tr><td>Matak Autonomous Council</td></tr><tr><td>Moran Autonomous Council</td></tr><tr><td>Silchar Municipal Corporation</td></tr></tbody></table>
Chandigarh
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBD</td><td>Chandigarh Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>TBD</td></tr></tbody></table>
Chhattisgarh
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBD</td><td>Bhilai Charoda Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Indian National Congress</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Bhilai Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Birgaon Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Risali Municipal Corporation</td></tr></tbody></table>
Goa
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>11 March 2026</td><td>Panaji City Corporation</td><td></td><td>Non partisan</td><td></td><td>Non partisan</td></tr></tbody></table>
Gujarat
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBD</td><td>Amdavad Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Surat Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Vadodara Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Rajkot Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Jamnagar Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Karamsad Anand Municipal Corporation</td><td>Newly formed</td></tr><tr><td>Gandhidham Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Mehsana Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Morbi Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Nadiad Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Navsari Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Porbandar Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Surendranagar Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Vapi Municipal Corporation</td></tr></tbody></table>
Haryana
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBD</td><td>Ambala Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Panchkula Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Sonipat Municipal Corporation</td></tr></tbody></table>
Himachal Pradesh
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBD</td><td>Dharamshala Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Mandi Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Palampur Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Indian National Congress</td></tr><tr><td>Solan Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Independent</td></tr><tr><td>Baddi Municipal Corporation</td><td>Newly formed</td></tr><tr><td>Hamirpur Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Una Municipal Corporation</td></tr></tbody></table>
Jammu and Kashmir
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before/ last election</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBA</td><td>Jammu Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Srinagar Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party</td></tr></tbody></table>
Jharkhand
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>23 February 2026</td><td>Adityapur Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td></td><td>Non partisan</td></tr><tr><td>Giridih Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Hazaribagh Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Medininagar Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Ranchi Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Chas Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Non partisan</td></tr><tr><td>Deoghar Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Dhanbad Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Mango Municipal Corporation</td><td>did not exist</td></tr></tbody></table>
Karnataka
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBA</td><td>Bengaluru Central City Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party (Erstwhile BBMP)</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Bengaluru North City Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Bengaluru East City Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Bengaluru South City Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Bengaluru West City Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Mangaluru City Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td></tr><tr><td>Mysuru City Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Shivamogga City Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Belagavi City Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Vijayapura City Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Davanagere City Corporation</td><td></td><td>Indian National Congress</td></tr><tr><td>Tumakuru City Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Ballari City Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Bidar City Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Kalaburagi City Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Raichur City Corporation</td><td>Newly formed</td></tr><tr><td>Hassan City Corporation</td></tr></tbody></table>
Ladakh
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBA</td><td>Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>TBD</td></tr></tbody></table>
Maharashtra
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>15 January 2026</td><td>Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Shiv Sena</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td></tr><tr><td>Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Jalgaon Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Ahilyanagar Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Nationalist Congress Party</td></tr><tr><td>Thane Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Shiv Sena</td></tr><tr><td>Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bahujan Vikas Aghadi</td><td></td><td>Bahujan Vikas Aghadi</td></tr><tr><td>Latur Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Indian National Congress</td><td></td><td>Indian National Congress</td></tr><tr><td>Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Independent</td></tr><tr><td>Malegaon Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra</td></tr><tr><td>Parbhani Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Shiv Sena (UBT)</td></tr><tr><td>Kolhapur Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td></tr><tr><td>Nanded-Waghala Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Nationalist Congress Party</td></tr><tr><td>Pune Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td></tr><tr><td>Nagpur Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Nashik Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Solapur Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Amravati Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Akola Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Panvel Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Dhule Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Chandrapur Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Ichalkaranji Municipal Corporation</td><td>Newly formed</td></tr><tr><td>Jalna Municipal Corporation</td></tr></tbody></table>
Manipur
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBA</td><td>Imphal Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Indian National Congress</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council</td></tr><tr><td>Chandel Autonomous District Council</td><td></td><td>Naga People's Front</td></tr><tr><td>Manipur North Autonomous District Council</td></tr><tr><td>Tamenglong Autonomous District Council</td></tr><tr><td>Ukhrul Autonomous District Council</td></tr><tr><td>Churachandpur Autonomous District Council</td><td></td><td>Independent</td></tr></tbody></table>
Meghalaya
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBD</td><td>Garo Hills Autonomous District Council</td><td></td><td>National People's Party</td><td>TBD</td></tr></tbody></table>
Mizoram
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>21 April 2026</td><td>Aizawl Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Mizo National Front</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
Odisha
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBA</td><td>Rourkela Municipal Corporation</td><td>did not exist</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Sambalpur Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Puri Municipal Corporation</td></tr></tbody></table>
Punjab
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBA</td><td>Bathinda Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Aam Aadmi Party</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Moga Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Abohar Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td></tr><tr><td>Mohali Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Batala Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Indian National Congress</td></tr><tr><td>Hoshiarpur Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Kapurthala Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Pathankot Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Barnala Municipal Corporation</td><td>Did not exist</td></tr></tbody></table>
Rajasthan
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBA</td><td>Jaipur Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party (Erstwhile JMC Greater)</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Independent (Erstwhile JMC Heritage)</td></tr><tr><td>Jodhpur Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Indian National Congress (Erstwhile Jodhpur North)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party (Erstwhile Jodhpur South)</td></tr><tr><td>Ajmer Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td></tr><tr><td>Udaipur Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Bikaner Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Bharatpur Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Indian National Congress</td></tr><tr><td>Kota Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Indian National Congress (Erstwhile Kota North)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party (Erstwhile Kota South)</td></tr><tr><td>Alwar Municipal Corporation</td><td>Newly formed</td></tr><tr><td>Bhilwara Municipal Corporation</td></tr></tbody></table>
Sikkim
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBA</td><td>Gangtok Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Non partisan</td><td>TBD</td></tr></tbody></table>
Telangana
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>11 February 2026</td><td>Karimnagar Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharat Rashtra Samithi</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td></tr><tr><td>Nizamabad Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Indian National Congress</td></tr><tr><td>Ramagundam Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Mahabubnagar Municipal Corporation</td><td>Newly formed</td></tr><tr><td>Mancherial Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Nalgonda Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Kothagudem Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Communist Party of India</td></tr><tr><td>TBA</td><td>Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Indian National Congress (Unified GHMC)</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Cyberbad Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharat Rashtra Samithi</td></tr><tr><td>Khammam Municipal Corporation</td></tr></tbody></table>
Tripura
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBA</td><td>Agartala Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td><td>TBA</td></tr><tr><td>12 April 2026</td><td>Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council</td><td></td><td>Tipra Motha Party</td></tr></tbody></table>
West Bengal
<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Governing body</th><th>Government before</th><th>Government after</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBA</td><td>Durgapur Municipal Corporation</td><td></td><td>Trinamool Congress</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Howrah Municipal Corporation</td></tr><tr><td>Kolkata Municipal Corporation</td></tr></tbody></table>