India Schedules Assembly Polls for 5 Regions with 174M Voters; Modi Unveils $7B Projects

The Election Commission of India announced election dates for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, involving 174 million voters. This massive electoral event underscores significant political activity as states prepare for crucial 2026 assembly elections. Prime Minister Modi's $7 billion infrastructure investments aim to influence voter sentiment across these regions ahead of the polls.