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West Bengal Phase 2 Polls: 61.11% Voter Turnout Till 1 PM

West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 61.11% till 1 pm in the second phase of state elections. Hooghly district led with 64.57% turnout, followed by Howrah at 60.68%. The polls cover 142 seats, with key urban contests in Bhabanipur and Tollyganj. The main fight is between the Trinamool Congress and BJP, with Mamata Banerjee seeking a fourth term.

Key Points: West Bengal Phase 2 Polls: 61.11% Turnout Till 1 PM

  • Voter turnout 61.11% till 1 pm
  • Hooghly tops with 64.57% turnout
  • 142 seats up for grabs
  • BJP and TMC main contenders
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West Bengal sees 61.11% voter turnout till 1 pm in Phase 2 polls

West Bengal records 61.11% voter turnout till 1 pm in Phase 2 polls across 142 seats. Key contests in Hooghly, Howrah, Kolkata, and Nadia.

"The second phase of the polling is widely seen as the 'litmus test' for the Trinamool Congress - News Source"

New Delhi, April 29

West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 61.11 per cent till 1 pm on Wednesday, as polling is underway for 142 Assembly seats in the second phase of the state elections.

According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), Hooghly topped the districts with a turnout of 64.57 per cent, followed by Howrah at 60.68 per cent.

Kolkata North recorded 60.18 per cent polling, while Kolkata South registered 57.73 per cent turnout during the same period. Nadia also saw a significant participation, recording a voter turnout of 61.41 per cent till 1 pm.

The main fight in West Bengal in the 2026 elections is between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP.

The second phase of the polling is widely seen as the 'litmus test' for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), as voting moves into the party's traditional fortresses in South Bengal and Kolkata.

The second phase covers 142 out of 294 seats in West Bengal. The total electorate is around 3.21 crore, with 1,64,35,627 men, 1,57,37,418 women and 792 transgender voters.1,448 candidates are in the fray, including 220 women at 41,001 polling stations, with over 8,000 managed entirely by women.

While 142 seats are up for grabs, all eyes are on the 'Big Five' urban contests. Apart from the high-stakes seat of Bhabanipur, Tollyganj, the heart of the Bengali film industry, is a high-profile, star-studded battle.

In the 2021 elections, the TMC dominated this specific belt, winning 123 of these 142 seats. For the BJP, this phase is about making inroads into the urban "bhadralok" vote and the Matua community. For the TMC, it is about holding the line to ensure a fourth consecutive term for Mamata Banerjee.

The counting of votes will take place on May 4.

- ANI

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Ananya R
The urban seats are going to be very interesting. Tollyganj being a star-studded battle adds that entertainment factor too! But at the end of the day, it's about development and governance.
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James A
Good to see high turnout. Democracy is alive and kicking in India. The Matua community's support will be a decisive factor, and I hope the government addresses their concerns properly. 🙏
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Nandita S
As a Bengali, I can't stress enough how important these urban seats are. The TMC needs to prove it still has the pulse of Kolkata and South Bengal. But honestly, I wish there was more focus on local issues like potholes and waterlogging rather than just political mudslinging.
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Sarah B
Kudos to the Election Commission for having over 8,000 polling stations managed entirely by women. That's a great step towards inclusive and empowered democracy. Let's hope voting continues smoothly throughout the day.
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Michael C
The 'litmus test' for TMC is real. If they can hold these seats, they're in good shape. But the BJP's 'bhadralok' outreach could shake things up. Counting day on May 4 will be very exciting! 🗳️
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Pooja D
Respect to all voters braving the heat to cast their votes. Hooghly leading with

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