West Bengal Assembly Elections Phase 2: PM Modi Urges High Voter Turnout
West Bengal Assembly polls Phase 2 LIVE: PM Modi appeals to people to cast votes in 'record numbers'
The Hindu
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Voting is underway today, April 29, 2026, in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, involving 3.21 crore voters across 142 constituencies. Key candidates include Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, with significant implications for the state's political landscape.
- 01Voting for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections is taking place today.
- 02Approximately 3.21 crore voters are eligible to vote across 142 constituencies.
- 03Key candidates include Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari.
- 04The election will impact the political futures of several current ministers.
- 05This phase includes constituencies in seven districts, notably Kolkata and its suburbs.
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On April 29, 2026, the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections is being conducted, involving 3.21 crore voters across 142 constituencies in seven districts. This phase is crucial as it will determine the fate of 1,448 candidates, including several ministers from the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) party. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting from Bhabanipur against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Other notable candidates include TMC ministers such as Firhad Hakim from Kolkata Port and Aroop Biswas from Tollygunge. The outcome of this election is expected to have significant implications for the political dynamics in West Bengal, particularly as the BJP and CPI(M) challenge the TMC's stronghold in the region.
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The election results will influence the governance and policies in West Bengal, affecting local communities and political representation.
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