West Bengal Elections 2026: Crucial Phase 2 Voting Begins in 142 Constituencies
West Bengal Elections 2026 Voting Phase 2 Live Updates: 142 Constituencies Go To Polls As TMC, BJP Face Crucial Test
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West Bengal is conducting the second and final phase of its Assembly elections, with 142 constituencies voting today. Key districts include Kolkata and Howrah, where the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeks to maintain its dominance against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which aims to challenge its stronghold.
- 01Voting takes place in 142 constituencies across West Bengal's southern belt.
- 02Polling hours are from 7 am to 6:30 pm, with voters in line at closing time allowed to vote.
- 03The TMC won 123 out of 142 seats in the 2021 elections, while the BJP secured 18 seats.
- 04The election is a crucial test for both the TMC and BJP, with the former aiming for a fourth consecutive term.
- 05High voter turnout is anticipated following strong participation in the first phase.
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West Bengal is holding the second phase of its Assembly elections today, covering 142 constituencies in key districts such as Kolkata, Howrah, and North and South 24 Parganas. Polling will occur from 7 am to 6:30 pm, allowing those in line at closing time to vote. This phase is critical for the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), which dominated the region in the 2021 elections, winning 123 of these seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims to challenge the TMC's stronghold, having made gains in parts of north Bengal. The election centers around significant issues including corruption and welfare schemes, with high voter turnout expected, similar to the first phase.
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The election outcome could significantly affect governance and policy direction in West Bengal, impacting welfare schemes and local administration.
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