West Bengal Workers Travel Home to Vote Ahead of Assembly Elections
Trains to West Bengal packed as workers head home to vote
The Times Of India
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As the assembly polls in West Bengal approach on April 23 and 29, trains from Chennai to West Bengal are filled with guest workers returning home. Many workers expressed their intention to vote and spend time with their families before returning to Chennai after the elections.
- 01Trains from Chennai to West Bengal are heavily booked as workers head home to vote.
- 02Assembly elections in West Bengal are scheduled for April 23 and 29.
- 03Passengers are advised to follow safety precautions while traveling.
- 04The Howrah Mail and Coromandel Express have been particularly busy with returning workers.
- 05Many workers plan to return to Chennai after the elections, with some returning sooner.
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As assembly elections in West Bengal approach, trains departing from Chennai are experiencing a surge in passengers, primarily consisting of guest workers returning home to vote on April 23 and 29. On Thursday evening, many families gathered at Central Railway Station to board the Howrah Mail, with railway protection force personnel ensuring orderly boarding. Passengers like Chinmay Dholai expressed their eagerness to vote and spend time with family, while others, such as Rajiv from Kharagpur, indicated they would return to work sooner. The railway officials noted that both the Coromandel Express and Howrah Mail have been transporting a significant number of workers since earlier in the week, highlighting the importance of these elections for the community.
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The return of workers for voting may influence local businesses and services in Chennai as many will be temporarily absent.
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