New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- All eyes are on the Union Budget 2026-27 to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1. While she is expected to outline the government's revenue and expenditure plans across sectors, the Centre is expected to lay special focus on poll-bound states.

Four states and one Union Territory will hold Assembly Elections in 2026. They are Assam, West Bengal, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

What could be in the Union Budget 2026-27 for these poll-bound states:

Earlier budgets have focused on housing, river management, health, economic growth and tourism among other areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited West Bengal in December to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for key National...