On April 23, 2026, Arijit Singh, a celebrated Indian singer, participated in the West Bengal Assembly Elections by casting his vote in Jiyaganj, Murshidabad. Accompanied by his wife, he greeted media personnel with a smile before voting. His father, Surinder Singh, also voted earlier in the day, expressing contentment with the election arrangements. Despite the enthusiasm, reports of unrest emerged in Murshidabad, particularly clashes between supporters of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and the ruling Trinamool Congress in Naoda, prompting police intervention. The high-stakes elections, involving 1,478 candidates vying for 294 Assembly seats, are being conducted in two phases, with the second phase set for April 29 and vote counting on May 4. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee seeks a fourth consecutive term, while the Bharatiya Janata Party aims to enhance its influence following a previous tally of 77 seats.