Your simple guide to Elections to five Indian states in 2026: Elections to Kerala, TN, WB, Assam and Puducherry Explained

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In 2026, we have an interesting election season with four states and one Union Territory heading to the polls. It has been quite some time since we discussed national-level politics. That is why we are here to remove your confusion regarding these elections in the national picture.  Before you proceed with the topic, do read our previous article for a better understanding! West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry are going to elect their respective governments. The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced dates for assembly polls.  In Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, polls will be held in a single phase on April 9. Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23. In West Bengal, polls will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29. The counting across all the states will be held on May 4. Nationwide significance of these elections  All the states mentioned here, besides Assam, are opposition-ruled states with a marginal presence of...
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Journal of Knowledge stands for sharing and gaining knowledge. The most important method for sharing and gaining knowledge remain- books. Even in this advanced digital age, books haven't lost their glory. Even though it has changed its form to an ebook, the joy of holding and reading books in hand can never be replaced. 


Presenting to you some interesting book collection that can surely polish your knowledge and also increase sharpness. This is a page which will get updated with more books, so don't forget to visit here often to see new updates and thus new books. 

You can just click on these and get redirected to the page to buy them. Also added this on the day of  The Great Indian Sale. So you can also utilise the offers. 

For Science and Physics enthusiasts. Here is an interesting read from John Gribbin. If you have some basic class 11 and 12 science, you will understand the book really well. 


For understanding the History of Modern India especially through the lens of Independence, check this interesting read.  


What should we do to become successful in our lives without being able to copy to others at the same time be independent? Check this out for a short motivational experience. 

Economics can be a challenging subject. Especially if you are not clear with your basics. People make the mistake of trying something complex without understanding the fundamentals. For that, two books that are helpful include Class 11 and 12 NCERT which is the foundation for higher economics as well as helpful in UPSC. 

Introducing to you, Ikigai, which talks to you about the Japanese way of doing things and how to get their things done in the best way possible. 

GK is the most important part of any government exam. Here is a short 2020 news capsule. 

Learn the story of India's Foreign Policy Making.  


Pax Indica is a marvellous book written by Shashi Tharoor on International Relations. 


The Alchemist is not connected to our theme but it's an intriguing fiction book that makes us think and question ourselves. 


I hope you all have found this collection interesting and we will surely update the list as time proceeds. Do inform your favourite books and any suggestions to this collection in the comments below. 


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