Voting for the last phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections began on Wednesday in North 24 Parganas. Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) candidate Ratna Debnath raised concerns about a potential issue with the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) while casting her vote. She expressed gratitude to early voters and urged others to participate, emphasizing the importance of their votes for justice. Debnath, who is also the mother of a high-profile crime victim, highlighted the heightened political stakes in the Panihati assembly constituency, which is part of the Dumdum Lok Sabha seat. The election is closely monitored as it could indicate broader trends in West Bengal politics. A total of 1,448 candidates are contesting, with 3.22 crore voters eligible to vote across 41,001 polling stations. The Election Commission has made extensive arrangements to ensure a smooth polling process, including webcasting from all stations.