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Arijit Singh's Father Votes in West Bengal Polls, Calls Process Smooth

Singer Arijit Singh's father, Surinder Singh, cast his vote in Murshidabad during the first phase of West Bengal Assembly elections. He described the voting process as smooth and peaceful. The first phase covers 152 constituencies with 1,478 candidates in the fray. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee seeks a fourth term while BJP aims to form the government.

Key Points: Arijit Singh's Father Votes in Bengal Elections

  • Arijit Singh's father casts vote in Murshidabad
  • Surinder Singh praises smooth voting process
  • First phase covers 152 of 294 Assembly seats
  • Counting of votes scheduled for May 4
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West Bengal Polls: Arijit Singh's father casts vote in Murshidabad, says "voting going smoothly"

Singer Arijit Singh's father Surinder Singh casts vote in Murshidabad, praises smooth polling process. Phase 1 of West Bengal Assembly elections underway.

"Everything is good. May everything go well. There is no problem at all. Voting is going on smoothly. I have cast my vote. - Surinder Singh"

Murshidabad, April 23

As the first phase of polling for the West Bengal Assembly elections began on Thursday morning, singer Arijit Singh's father, Surinder Singh, arrived at a polling booth in Murshidabad to cast his vote.

After casting his vote, Surinder spoke to ANI and shared that the process was smooth and peaceful at the booth. He also wished that everything continues in the same manner during the elections.

"Everything is good. May everything go well. There is no problem at all. Voting is going on smoothly. I have cast my vote," he said.

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. There are a total of 1,478 candidates in the fray in this phase. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is aiming for a fourth consecutive term, while the BJP, which secured 77 seats in the previous election, is making a renewed push to form the government in the state.

- ANI

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Rahul R
Fantastic to see that the process is smooth in Murshidabad! यह लोकतंत्र का असली स्वरूप है। Every vote counts, whether you're a celebrity's family or a common man. Let's hope for a peaceful election across Bengal.
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Michael C
It's interesting how Indian elections are such a huge production with phases, massive numbers of candidates, and celebrity attention. In the West, voting is usually a quiet process. But I guess with 1.4 billion people, it's a different scale entirely.
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Aryan P
Mamata Banerjee vs. BJP... yeh toh classic battle hai! 👀 Whether it's smooth or not, the real test will be on May 4. I just hope there's no violence—elections in Bengal can be intense. Let voting be truly free and fair.
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Jennifer L
Respect to Surinder Singh for being a responsible citizen. But I can't help feeling that articles like this highlight the celebrity connection more than the actual issues. I'd rather see coverage of how voters in rural areas are accessing polling booths.
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Neha E
"Voting going smoothly" – let's hope this holds for all phases. Murshidabad has seen tensions in the past. Whether you support TMC, BJP, or Congress, the bottom line is that every vote should be counted without fear. Stay safe, Bengal!
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