ECI data on Tamil Nadu polls: about 83% of candidates lost their deposit

Direct fact

In May 2026, the Election Commission of India said around 83% of candidates in Tamil Nadu polls lost their security deposit, highlighting the scale of electoral competition in the State.

Key specifics

• About 83% of candidates in Tamil Nadu polls lost their deposit, according to the Election Commission of India.
• In West Bengal polls, 78% of candidates lost their security amount.
• Assam recorded the lowest figure mentioned, with 63% of candidates losing their deposit.
• The report compares deposit-loss rates across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Assam.

Exam lens

Question type: election statistics, comparative polity data. TNPSC may ask which State had the highest deposit-loss percentage, the role of the ECI, and the comparative figures for Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Assam.