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Suvendu Adhikari Calls for Peaceful Polling as Bengal, Tamil Nadu Vote

Voting commenced in the first phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal and in a single phase in Tamil Nadu under tight security. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari called for peaceful polling while raising concerns about voter rolls and taking a swipe at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The elections in West Bengal are being held in two phases, covering 294 seats, with the second phase scheduled for April 29. The counting of votes for both states is set for May 4.

Key Points: Bengal, Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections Phase 1 Begin

  • Phase 1 voting begins in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu
  • Suvendu Adhikari calls for peaceful polling
  • Adhikari questions voter roll integrity
  • Counting of votes scheduled for May 4
  • West Bengal elections to be held in two phases
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"Polling should be held peacefully," says BJP's Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal votes in Phase 1

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari urges peaceful voting in West Bengal Phase 1, takes swipe at Mamata Banerjee over voter rolls. Polling underway in both states.

"Polling should be held peacefully. - Suvendu Adhikari"

Kolkata, April 23

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Nandigram & Bhabanipur Assembly Constituencies, Suvendu Adhikari, on Thursday called for peaceful polling as voting got underway in West Bengal during the first phase of Assembly elections.

Speaking to reporters, Adhikari said, "We are Hindus, we are Sanatanis. I offered prayers, offered a 'naman.' I spoke to polling agents of my constituency...Polling should be held peacefully."

The BJP leader also took a swipe at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, raising concerns over the integrity of voter rolls while referring to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. "If there are no dead or fake voters or infiltrators, there is no chance for Mamata to win..." he said.

Meanwhile, the polling for the Assembly elections began in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal (Phase 1) amid tight security on Thursday. The voting will conclude at 6:00 pm today in both states.

Before the start of voting, mock polls were conducted at polling stations across Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections are being held in a single phase today, while West Bengal will witness two phases of polling in the Assembly elections 2026, with the second phase scheduled to take place on April 29. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

Polling is being held for 234 Assembly constituencies across Tamil Nadu.

In West Bengal, the parties are contesting against one another for 294 Assembly seats. As per the Election Commission of India (ECI), the first phase covers 152 Assembly constituencies, while the second phase includes 142 seats.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Why bring religion into it? "We are Hindus, we are Sanatanis" – an election is about governance, not religious identity. This kind of rhetoric is unnecessary and divisive. Focus on your development agenda, please.
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Aman W
The concern about voter rolls is valid. We've heard stories for years. If the SIR process was thorough, it should give confidence to all parties. A clean electoral roll benefits democracy.
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Sarah B
Watching from abroad. Bengal elections are always so intense! Hope the security is tight and people can vote without fear. The world is watching Indian democracy in action.
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Karthik V
Phase 1 done peacefully, good news! Now the real test is Phase 2. The EC must remain vigilant. Bengal needs stability and development, not just political slugfests every five years.
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Meera T
As a Bengali, I just want the best for my state. Too much negativity from both sides. Talk about jobs, healthcare, education. That's what we common people care about. Bas bhashan mat do, kaam karo.

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