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West Bengal Elections Phase 2 Recap : 91.35% Turnout As Bengal Phase 2 Voting Concludes - A High-Stakes Day En

Voting for the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections will begin at 7:00 am on Wednesday, with political focus on whether the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) can gain ground in regions long dominated by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Mamata Banerjee.

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Voting for the final West Bengal Assembly election phase begins Wednesday across 142 constituencies, including TMC strongholds like Bhabanipur, where CM Mamata Banerjee faces BJP's Suvendu Adhikari.

This phase covers 142 constituencies across key districts such as Kolkata, Howrah, North and South 24 Parganas, Nadia, Hooghly, and Purba Bardhaman-areas traditionally considered TMC strongholds.

A major spotlight is on Bhabanipur, the seat held by Mamata Banerjee, which has emerged as a crucial battleground. She faces a strong challenge from Suvendu Adhikari, a former TMC leader who joined the BJP and is seen as a key contender for the chief minister's post if the party comes to power.

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Apr 29, 2026, 7:12 PM IST

Final Voter Turnout in West Bengal:

Final voter turnout in final phase of West Bengal Elections is : 91.35%
Apr 29, 2026, 6:36 PM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges slow voting, however claims TMC is going to win at least 200 seats.
Apr 29, 2026, 6:05 PM IST

Polling Ends In West Bengal

Voting ends in West Bengal Phase 2 in 142 seats. The total voting % till 5 pm nears 90%.
Apr 29, 2026, 5:59 PM IST

South 24 Parganas, West Bengal | Ashim Sanpui, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate contesting from Canning Purba (General) Assembly constituency, says, "During polling at a booth, the TMC workers jammed the booth and upon receiving this information, when the Chief Election agent reached the polling booth, the TMC goons attacked him, six people are seriously injured..."
Apr 29, 2026, 5:57 PM IST

Biruri, Purba Bardhaman: Bga Of Bombs Recovered

On the information of a bomb found near Biruri Primary School, Investigation Officer Binoy Kumar Ghosh says, "At 9:30 AM, we received a phone call that a bomb was found 200-300 meters from booth number 35. Our team reached the spot. A bag was recovered, which contained bombs. The BDDS team was informed, and they have defused it... The investigation is ongoing."
Apr 29, 2026, 5:46 PM IST

Voter Turnout Till 5 pm:

West Bengal records 89.99% till 5 pm.
Apr 29, 2026, 5:09 PM IST

TMC candidate Shashi Panja casts her vote at Keshav Academy in ward no. 26 and displays her inked finger; says voting is being conducted peacefully in her constituency.
Apr 29, 2026, 5:02 PM IST

CM Mamata Banerjee said, "I have never seen this. I have been fighting my election since 1984, but the atrocities are terrible..."
Apr 29, 2026, 4:58 PM IST

Dr Shashi Panja, TMC leader and candidate from the Shyampukur constituency, shows her inked finger after casting her vote.
Apr 29, 2026, 4:35 PM IST

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Apr 29, 2026, 4:28 PM IST

CM Mamata Banerjee Casts Her Vote
Apr 29, 2026, 4:24 PM IST

BJP candidate from Entally constituency, Priyanka Tibrewal says, “…In a small room where polling was taking place, 6 TMC (polling) agents, 1 BJP agent, 1 CPM agent, 1 Congress agent, and 1 independent agent were present. Along with them, there were 5 polling staff members, making the room very crowded. They were practically sitting on the EVM, and there was no privacy for voters. I complained to the central forces and the presiding officer, after which the agents were asked to step out of the room. However, TMC agents did not leave and tried to assault me…”
Apr 29, 2026, 4:19 PM IST

TMC Poll Agent Offers Cold Drink To Suvendu Adhikari:

A polling agent of TMC offers cold drink to BJP candidate from Nandigram and Bhabanipur, Suvendu Adhikari, as he visits booths in Kolkata. He says, “She called me and gave me water. It is very hot here, and I drank it.”
Apr 29, 2026, 4:14 PM IST

Despite TMC intimidation, people voted in large numbers because of CAPF presence: Adhir Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday said despite the TMC's "signature efforts" to create an "atmosphere of fear and tension", people turned out in large numbers to vote in both phases of the West Bengal Assembly elections, aided by the presence of central security forces.
Apr 29, 2026, 3:58 PM IST

West Bengal Elections 2026 | Kolkata:

TMC candidate from Beleghata Assembly Constituency, Kunal Ghosh, shows his inked finger after casting his vote. He says, "Our target is 100%. The heavier polling takes place, the better the chances of Mamata Banerjee coming back to power. There is no major problem in voting anywhere except for some places. Our agents are present everywhere... We are roaming everywhere and ensuring that no issues take place anywhere..."
Apr 29, 2026, 3:38 PM IST

Voter Turnout Till 3 pm:

West Bengal records 78.68% till 3pm.
Apr 29, 2026, 3:24 PM IST

TMC candidate threatened -

West Bengal Minister and TMC candidate from Kolkata Port Assembly constituency, Firhad Hakim, says, "Every time, I, along with my family, go to cast my vote. I also take my granddaughter along so that the children understand that our Constitution gives us the right to vote." "I got a call at 1 am warning me that it would be my responsibility if anything went wrong in this area. It was a kind of a threat." "It is the responsibility of the Election Commission to see that unnecessary delay (in voting) does not happen. The EC is paid for this from our taxes. Supporting BJP is not the task of the Election Commission. Ensuring free and fair elections is the duty of the Election Commission, and I think they have failed in it to some extent." "Voters are scared of SIR and other new things being brought by the Election Commission. This is why the voters are coming out to vote to reinforce the message that they are Indians and they should be allowed to vote. This is the present situation of India now.
Apr 29, 2026, 3:01 PM IST

Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee Casts Vote:

Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee casts his vote in Kolkata. He said, "The whole process is being followed properly, and the arrangements are very good. I am doubly happy this year because my son is a first-time voter. I am happy and proud that he exercised his rights.
Apr 29, 2026, 2:45 PM IST

West Bengal Polls 2026: Kunal Ghosh Slams EC Over Slow Voting

TMC candidate from Beleghata, Kunal Ghosh, on Wednesday claimed that polling in West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 was moving slowly due to alleged mismanagement by the Election Commission. Speaking in Kolkata, he said people continue to support Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while also highlighting strong voter turnout among women and senior citizens as a positive sign for the party.
Apr 29, 2026, 1:53 PM IST

TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh casts her vote at Khastagir Primary School.
Apr 29, 2026, 1:45 PM IST

West Bengal Phase 2 Sees 61.11% Turnout Amid High Political Drama
Apr 29, 2026, 1:36 PM IST

Voter Turnout Till 1 PM: 61.11%

In the latest development, West Bengal records 61.11% in Phase 2 of assembly polls. Highest : Purba Bardhaman- 66.80% Lowest: Kolkata South
Apr 29, 2026, 1:22 PM IST

'Hindu-Hindu Bhai Bhai' Slogans Raised By Suvendu Adhikari

State LoP and BJP candidate from Bhabanipur and Nandigram, Suvendu Adhikari chants 'Jai Sri Ram' and 'Hindu Hindu bhai bhai' as he leaves from a polling booth. At the booth, he was surrounded by TMC supporters who sloganeered around him.
Apr 29, 2026, 1:20 PM IST

Chor Mukt Bangla Hona Chahiye:

ISF president Naushad Siddiqui says, "It should be a 'chor mukt' Bengal...Go and visit the booths, voting is being held peacefully after years. This is what we wanted. Vote for whoever you want, but do it peacefully..."
Apr 29, 2026, 1:18 PM IST

Tensions reportedly flared between workers of the Trinamool Congress and ISF at the polling booth set up in Hatra Bazaar Primary School, this morning. Chapra Police have detained few people in connection with the incident. Congress candidate from Chapra (82), Ashif Khan has alleged that TMC supporters and leaders are intimidating voters across the area.
Apr 29, 2026, 1:17 PM IST

Sourav Ganguly Casts His Vote, Says 'Bahut Shanti Purwak Voting Chal Raha Hai'

Former Captain of the Indian Cricket Team, Sourav Ganguly says, "IPL is going on. There are several teams there. It is difficult to choose a favourite but Punjab is playing well, and Rajasthan is good too, and so is RCB. Half of the tournament is yet to go."
Apr 29, 2026, 1:16 PM IST

BJP leader Rahul Sinha casts his vote in the final phase of West Bengal elections He says, From 7 am onwards, Mamata Banerjee could be seen outside. It is because she knows that the TMC govt is going now. Mamata Banerjee's and Abhishek Banerjee's attitude makes it clear that TMC will be losing and BJP will come to power. I thank the public for leaving behind all fears and coming out to vote. BJP will win over 200 seats in Bengal."
Apr 29, 2026, 1:12 PM IST

TMC supporters surrounds Suvendu Adhikari who arrived to inspect the polling booth.
Apr 29, 2026, 1:10 PM IST

Police Lathicharge on crowd In Kolkata:

CRPF and Police resort to mild lathicharge to disperse the crowd from the booth in Kolkata where State LoP and BJP candidate from Bhabanipur and Nandigram, Suvendu Adhikari was surrounded by TMC supporters during his visit there.
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