West Bengal Assembly Elections: Campaign Ends for First Phase, Voting Set for April 23
West Bengal elections: High-pitched campaign for 152 seats in first phase ends; voting on April 23
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The campaign for the first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections concluded on April 20, 2023, with voting scheduled for April 23. Over 3.60 crore voters will participate in this phase, which includes 152 constituencies across northern and southern regions of the state. Security measures have been heightened, with 2,450 companies of paramilitary forces deployed.
- 01Voting for 152 constituencies in West Bengal will take place on April 23.
- 02Over 3.60 crore voters are eligible to participate, including 1.84 crore male and 1.75 crore female voters.
- 03Security is a priority, with 2,450 companies of Central paramilitary forces deployed.
- 04The Trinamool Congress (TMC) aims for a fourth consecutive term, while the BJP seeks to unseat them.
- 05Key issues include voter list revisions and local demands like Gorkhaland and tea garden workers' wages.
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The campaign for the first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, covering 152 constituencies, concluded on April 20, 2023, ahead of voting on April 23. The Election Commission has registered over 3.60 crore eligible voters, including 1.84 crore male and 1.75 crore female voters, along with 465 third-gender voters. Security measures are robust, with 2,450 companies of Central paramilitary forces deployed, particularly in sensitive districts such as Malda and Murshidabad, identified as areas requiring heightened surveillance. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is vying for a fourth consecutive term against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is attempting to unseat the TMC amid allegations of political violence and corruption. Key candidates include Suvendu Adhikari from the BJP and Udayan Guha from the TMC. The campaign has also been shaped by local issues like the Gorkhaland demand and the wages of tea garden workers. Concerns have been raised regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with significant deletions in districts like Murshidabad, leading to accusations of manipulation by the BJP.
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The elections will determine the governance of West Bengal, impacting local policies and community issues such as infrastructure and social welfare.
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