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West Bengal Phase 2 Polls: Nuns Vote as 142 Seats Go to Polls

St Mary's Church School nuns cast their votes in Kolkata during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. Polling is underway across 142 constituencies, covering nearly half of the state's total seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters, especially women and youth, to turn out in large numbers to strengthen democracy. The results will be declared on May 4.

Key Points: West Bengal Phase 2 Polls: Nuns Vote Across 142 Seats

  • St Mary's Church School nuns vote in Kolkata
  • Phase 2 covers 142 constituencies with 3.21 crore electorate
  • PM Modi urges women and youth to vote in record numbers
  • Results to be declared on May 4
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West Bengal polls: St Mary's Church School nuns cast votes as phase 2 polling underway across 142 seats

Nuns from St Mary's Church School cast votes as West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 phase 2 polling begins across 142 constituencies. PM Modi urges high turnout.

"Today is Phase-2 of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. Urging all those voting today to do so in record numbers and make our democracy more vibrant as well as participative. - PM Narendra Modi"

Kolkata, April 29

St Mary's Church School nuns in Kolkata cast their votes on Wednesday as polling is underway for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 for 142 constituencies.

The scale of the final phase of the Bengal election is massive, covering nearly half of the state's total assembly seats, 142 (out of 294).

The total electorate is around 3.21 crore (Male: 1,64,35,627 and Female: 1,57,37,418 and Third Gender: 792). 1,448 candidates are in the fray, including 220 women at 41,001 polling stations, with over 8,000 managed entirely by women.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also urged voters in West Bengal to turn out in large numbers as polling for the second phase of the 2026 Assembly elections began across 142 constituencies.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister called on citizens to strengthen democracy through active participation, with a special focus on women and young voters.

"Today is Phase-2 of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. Urging all those voting today to do so in record numbers and make our democracy more vibrant as well as participative. It is important that the women and youth of West Bengal, in particular, turnout in large numbers and exercise their franchise," PM Modi wrote.

The second phase of polling is crucial in shaping the electoral trajectory in the state, with 142 constituencies in Bengal polling today. Authorities have put in place elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth and peaceful polling across regions.

After a record-shattering voter turnout in the first phase, West Bengal enters its second and final phase of polling today. This round is widely seen as the "litmus test" for the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), as voting moves into the party's traditional fortresses in South Bengal and Kolkata.

The final phase of the Bengal elections has officially commenced, preceded by rigorous mock polls across the state's high-stakes corridors.

The high-stakes electoral contest sees the ruling Trinamool Congress, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, aiming to retain power, while the Bharatiya Janata Party is making strong efforts to expand its presence in the state.

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 for all 41,001 polling stations.

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

- ANI

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Priya S
The scale of this phase is massive - 142 constituencies and 3.21 crore voters! But I'm concerned about the long queues and potential violence in some areas. The TMC vs BJP battle is intense, and I hope the administration ensures no voter intimidation happens. Voting is our right and duty.
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Vikram M
PM Modi's appeal to women and youth is timely. But honestly, I wish all parties would focus more on creating jobs and infrastructure rather than just slogans during elections. 220 women candidates is good but we need more substantive change, not just photo ops at polling stations.
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Ananya R
So happy to see the nuns! That's the spirit of Bengal - different communities coming together to vote. The all-women managed polling stations are a fantastic initiative. My family in Kolkata said voting was smooth and peaceful. Let's make democracy stronger! ✨
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Rohit P
The "litmus test" for TMC in South Bengal and Kolkata is interesting. But I'm tired of this TMC vs BJP binary. What about local issues like pothole-ridden roads, waterlogging, and unemployment? The final phase results on May 4 will be crucial, but I hope whoever wins actually governs well.
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Sarah B
The webcasting at all 41,001 polling stations is a smart move for transparency. Having lived in both India and the US, I've seen how technology can reduce fraud. Hopefully this sets a benchmark for future elections in India. And kudos to the women-run stations - true empowerment! 🇮🇳

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