West Bengal Polls: Arijit Singh's father casts vote in Murshidabad, says "voting going smoothly"
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
Reader Comments
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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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