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Actors Srabanti and Prosenjit Chatterjee Cast Votes in West Bengal, Urge Public Participation

Actors Srabanti Chatterjee and Prosenjit Chatterjee voted in the second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections on Wednesday. Srabanti emphasized the special feeling of voting in her hometown, while Prosenjit noted his son's first-time voting experience. The polling percentage reached 61.11% by 1 p.m., slightly lower than the first phase. Incidents of alleged intimidation and EVM tampering were reported in South 24 Parganas district.

Key Points: Actors Vote in West Bengal Polls, Urge Public Participation

  • Actors Srabanti and Prosenjit Chatterjee vote in West Bengal polls
  • Prosenjit's son votes for first time
  • Polling percentage at 61.11% by 1 p.m.
  • East Burdwan records highest turnout at 66.80%
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Actors Srabanti, Prosenjit Chatterjee vote in West Bengal polls, urge people to exercise franchise

Actors Srabanti Chatterjee and Prosenjit Chatterjee cast their votes in West Bengal Assembly elections, urging citizens to exercise their franchise. Polling reaches 61.11% by 1 p.m.

"This is the place where I grew up, so casting my vote here is special. - Srabanti Chatterjee"

Kolkata, April 29

Actors Srabanti Chatterjee and Prosenjit Chatterjee on Wednesday cast their votes in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections and encouraged citizens to participate in the democratic process.

Speaking to IANS, Srabanti Chatterjee said: "I have come here with my family. Voting just concluded, and I feel good. This is the place where I grew up, so casting my vote here is special. I believe the public will decide."

Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee said: "The process is going very well. The system is functioning properly, and voting is smooth and peaceful. I am especially happy as this is my son's first time voting. Today, he got the right to cast his vote."

The polling percentage in the first six hours till 1 p.m. on Wednesday in the second phase of the Assembly elections for 142 constituencies has been recorded at 61.11.

This is slightly lower than the 62.18 per cent recorded in the first six hours of April 23 voting in the first phase in 152 Assembly constituencies.

In district-wise voting, till 1 p.m., East Burdwan district recorded the highest polling percentage at 66.80, followed by Hooghly district at 64.57, Nadia at 61.41, Howrah at 60.68, the electoral district of Kolkata (Uttar) at 60.18, North 24 Parganas at 59.20, South 24 Parganas at 58.58, and the electoral district of Kolkata (Dakshin) at 57.73.

Incidentally, this polling percentage is substantially higher than the average percentage of 45.10 recorded in the same period in the seven-phase 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Although there have been reports of poll-related violence and disruption from certain pockets since morning, no reports of casualties or major injuries, or large-scale voter intimidation have been reported. This is being largely attributed to the alert monitoring by the central forces under the strict surveillance of 142 general observers and 95 police observers, up from 84 in the first phase of polls this time.

In the last two hours, allegations were made against Trinamool Congress for threatening villagers in Dakshin Basulnath village under Falta Assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district. The villagers allege that they were threatened by the ruling party activists either to vote in favour of the ruling party or not to vote at all.

A huge contingent of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), under the command of an Inspector General-rank officer, reached the spot and escorted the voters to the polling booth.

Falta already came into the limelight on Wednesday, after it was noticed that in a booth, the EVM button beside the name of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate was covered with white tape. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has already ordered a probe into the matter.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Prosenjit has always been a class act. Voting with his son—what a proud moment. But honestly, the 61% polling is still low in a democracy this size. We need to get out and vote, no matter the party. Also, the CRPF intervention in Falta shows that some forces still try to rig the game. We must stay vigilant.
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Aman W
I appreciate the actors for urging people to vote, but it's ironic when the same industry often turns a blind eye to real issues. The EVM tampering in Falta is a big red flag. If the BJP's button was taped, that's a violation. The EC must investigate and punish those responsible. We can't let such incidents become normal.
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Kavya N
Srabanti's words are so relatable—she voted where she grew up. That's the emotional connection we all have to our hometowns. But the polling dip from first phase to second phase worries me. Maybe weather, maybe fear? The fact that central forces are needed to escort voters is sad. We need to make polling booths safe for everyone, regardless of party.
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Vikram M
It's nice that celebrities vote, but where are the voices for real change? The Falta incident shows how deep the problem runs. The EC has sent observers, but we need social audits too. Voting is a right and a responsibility—let's not just romanticise it; let's demand transparency. Proud of the high turnout in East Burdwan though! 👏
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Michael C
Fascinating to read about West Bengal's election dynamics from

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