West Bengal Assembly Elections: First Phase Polling on April 23 for 152 Seats
West Bengal Assembly Elections: 152 assembly seats go to polls on April 23 in first phase
The Hindu
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On April 23, 2026, voters in West Bengal will cast their ballots for 152 assembly seats across 16 districts. Approximately 3.6 crore electors will choose from 1,478 candidates, with heightened security from 2,407 companies of Central Armed Police Forces deployed for the election.
- 01152 assembly seats in West Bengal will be contested in the first phase of elections.
- 02Polling will take place across 16 districts, divided equally between north and south Bengal.
- 03Around 3.6 crore electors are eligible to vote in this phase.
- 041,478 candidates are competing for the assembly seats.
- 05The Election Commission has deployed a record number of security personnel for the polling.
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The first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections is set for April 23, 2026, with 152 assembly seats across 16 districts up for grabs. Approximately 3.6 crore electors will participate in the voting process, choosing from 1,478 candidates. The districts are evenly split between north and south Bengal. To ensure a secure election, the Election Commission of India has mobilized about 2,407 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces, marking a significant increase in security presence compared to previous elections. As polling personnel prepared by collecting materials, political parties engaged in mutual accusations, highlighting the competitive nature of the elections.
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The outcome of these elections will determine the political landscape of West Bengal, affecting governance and policy decisions in the state.
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