Grand Repudiator bites the dust
Among all the Assembly elections held in 2026, it was the results from Bengal that generated the greatest national curiosity.
Among all the Assembly elections held in 2026, it was the results from Bengal that generated the greatest national curiosity.
As per the 1 pm polling data, West Medinipur recorded the highest voter turnout at 65.77 per cent, followed by Jhargram at 65.31 per cent, Bankura at 64.85 per cent and Birbhum at 63.93 per cent.
As Bengal votes in Phase 1, Dilip Ghosh projects a strong BJP showing, questions TMC’s candidate choices and flags concerns over election conditions across key constituencies.
Polling begins across Tamil Nadu and West Bengal with multi-phase voting schedule, over 1,400 candidates in fray, and counting set for May 4 amid tight security arrangements.
West Bengal election 2026 LIVE updates: Phase 1 voting underway across 152 seats, with 18.76% turnout recorded till 9 am amid long queues at polling booths.
Polling for the general elections to the legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, along with bye-elections in four Assembly constituencies across Karnataka, Nagaland and Tripura, concluded on Thursday
Lakhs of voters across three regions are deciding their governments today as alliances clash in crucial Assembly polls with tight security and high political stakes.
In a move aimed at enhancing voter convenience and ensuring smoother polling operations, the Election Commission of India has approved the creation of 4,660 auxiliary polling stations across West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
The 2026 Assembly elections are witnessing an influx of fresh faces, as is often the case.
The Election Commission has directed states to ensure voters face no work barriers on polling day, extending paid leave benefits even to those employed outside their constituencies.
