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Historic turnout, peaceful polling in WB: SC expresses satisfaction

The Supreme Court on Friday lauded the record voter turnout of around 92 per cent in the first phase of the West Bengal assembly election held on Thursday, 23 April, noting with satisfaction that the elections were largely peaceful with only stray incidents reported.

Amit Shah addressing BJP rally from lotus podium in Birbhum, West Bengal

Shah claims high turnout signals pro-change wave in Bengal

Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that the massive voter turnout in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections reflects a strong mandate for change, claiming it indicates that people are ready to bring the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power in the state.

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Donald Trump and Pakistan Army Chief Asif Munir during diplomatic engagement

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