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

Direct fact

In May 2026, Election Commission of India data showed that around 83% of candidates in Tamil Nadu polls lost their security deposit, compared with 78% in West Bengal and 63% in Assam.

Key specifics

• Election Commission of India (ECI) released the deposit-loss data in 2026.
• Around 83% of candidates in Tamil Nadu polls lost their security deposit.
• West Bengal recorded 78% of candidates losing their security deposit.
• Assam recorded 63% of candidates losing their security deposit.
• The figures compare candidate performance across three states: Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam.

Exam lens

Question type: election statistics, comparative data, ECI-related current affairs; key facts: ECI, 83% Tamil Nadu, 78% West Bengal, 63% Assam. TNPSC may ask which state had the highest proportion of candidates losing deposit.