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West Bengal Phase 2: 3.2 Crore Voters Decide Fate of 1,448 Candidates

Over 3.22 crore voters will decide the fate of 1,448 candidates in the second phase of West Bengal assembly polls on 142 seats. The Election Commission has set up 41,001 polling stations with webcasting for smooth conduct. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari in a key contest. Results will be declared on May 4 along with other states.

Key Points: West Bengal Phase 2 Polls: 3.2 Crore Voters, 1,448 Candidates

  • 3.22 crore voters eligible for second phase
  • 1,448 candidates contesting on 142 seats
  • 41,001 polling stations set up with webcasting
  • Mamata Banerjee vs Suvendu Adhikari key battle
  • Results on May 4
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Over 3.2 crore voters to decide fate of 1,448 candidates in second phase West Bengal polls

Over 3.22 crore voters will decide the fate of 1,448 candidates in West Bengal's second phase polls on 142 seats. Mamata Banerjee faces Suvendu Adhikari.

"The first phase of elections on April 23 had seen a record 91.78 per cent polling - Election Commission"

New Delhi, April 28

Voting for the intense electoral battle in West Bengal will conclude on Wednesday with over 3.22 crore voters eligible to exercise their franchise in the second phase of assembly polls on 142 seats.

The first phase of elections on April 23 had seen a record 91.78 per cent polling. The voting on Wednesday will decide electoral fate of 1,448 candidates, which includes 1,228 men and 220 women. Election Commission has made all arrangements for smooth conduct of polling process.

Of over 3.22 crore total voters, 3.21 crore are general electors and nearly 40,000 are service voters. There are 1.64 crore male electors and 1.57 crore female electors and 792 have been identified as third gender.

Over 4.12 lakh voters are in the 18-19 age bracket and over 3,200 voters are 100 years and above. There are over 57,000 voters with disabilities (PWD). The Election Commission has set up 41,001 polling stations for smooth conduct of elections. These include 39,301 main stations and 1700 auxiliary stations.

There are 8,845 all-women managed stations, 13 PWD-managed stations, and 258 "model" polling stations. There will be webcasting from all 41,001 polling stations.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is in the fray in the second phase of polls from Bhabanipur assembly constituency. She is being challenged by BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who is also contesting from Nandigram. The campaigning for the second and final phase of the assembly elections in Bengal ended on Monday.

The results will be declared on May 4, along with outcome of assembly polls in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally some good news - 8,845 all-women managed polling stations! That's true empowerment. Also 57,000 voters with disabilities getting attention is much needed. EC deserves credit for inclusive arrangements. 🙌
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Vikram M
Webcasting from all 41,001 polling stations is a massive step towards transparency. No more bogus voting claims, I hope. But EC must also ensure strong connectivity in rural areas for this to work effectively.
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Ananya R
1,448 candidates but only 220 women? That's just 15%. We talk about women empowerment but fielding more women candidates should start from political parties themselves. Disappointing numbers honestly. 😔
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Rohit P
Bhabanipur and Nandigram are going to be nail-biters! Mamata vs Suvendu - this is personal now. But I hope both maintain dignity and don't drag Bengal's name through mud. Let the development record speak.

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