Voting Begins for 2026 Assembly Elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
Assembly Elections 2026 Voting Live Updates: Voting To Begin In Tamil Nadu, West Bengal At 7 AM
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Voting for the 2026 Assembly elections commenced at 7 AM in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The Election Commission of India has implemented strict security measures to ensure a peaceful polling process across all constituencies, with Tamil Nadu conducting elections for 234 seats and West Bengal for 152 seats in Phase 1.
- 01Voting started at 7 AM in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
- 02Tamil Nadu has over 5.7 crore registered voters across 234 constituencies.
- 03West Bengal is holding elections for 152 seats in 16 districts during Phase 1.
- 04Central armed police forces are deployed to maintain order and prevent violence.
- 05The second phase of West Bengal elections is scheduled for April 29.
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Voting for the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal began at 7 AM today. In Tamil Nadu, all 234 constituencies are voting in a single phase, with over 5.7 crore registered voters. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has made extensive arrangements to ensure smooth polling, including deploying central armed police forces in sensitive areas to prevent violence. In West Bengal, Phase 1 covers 152 seats across 16 districts. Election officials have reminded voters to carry valid identification and adhere to guidelines for a free and fair election process. The second phase of polling in West Bengal is set for April 29. Counting of votes will follow as per the ECI's schedule.
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The elections will determine the political landscape in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, affecting governance and policy decisions in both states.
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