Bengal Election Phase 2: Voter Turnout Hits 85.15% Till 5 PM, Crosses 2021 Record of 80.4%

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: West Bengal continues to demonstrate exceptional electoral engagement, with the state recording a massive voter turnout of 89.99% by 5:00 PM today. This high level of participation during the second and final phase of the Assembly elections follows a similarly historic showing in the first phase, where final figures eventually surged past 92%.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: TMC MP from Arambagh, Mitali Bag, has issued a sharp challenge to the Election Commission following an attack on her vehicle in Hooghly district. Reflecting on the incident, Bag stated that despite having video footage of the assault, the primary attackers remain at large.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal arrived at a polling station in Kolkata today to exercise his franchise during the ongoing assembly elections. As the state’s top polling official, Agarwal’s visit to the booth serves as both a personal civic duty and a public demonstration of the voting process.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: In a sharp critique from New Delhi, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi has raised concerns regarding the recurring pattern of unrest during West Bengal’s electoral process. Joshi pointed out a stark contrast between West Bengal and other regions, noting that while elections remain peaceful in the Northeast and various other states, West Bengal frequently experiences violence both during and after the polls. He noted that the Election Commission has already stepped in to take necessary actions in response to the situation.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Tensions have escalated in the Bhawanipur constituency as Chief Minister and TMC candidate Mamata Banerjee leveled serious allegations against central security forces and election observers. She said, “From yesterday night they started atrocities, and they arrested so many of our people. It is a contempt of court. I have never seen this type of democracy... Trinamool is winning... CRPF cannot torture like this. There is no state police at any booth. They have captured it all. They should secure the border. Instead of doing that, they are securing one political party... I have never seen this. I have been fighting my election since 1984, but the atrocities are terrible.”

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Arriving at a Kolkata polling station to cast her vote, West Bengal CM and TMC's Bhabanipur candidate Mamata Banerjee flashed the victory sign and declared, "Victory is here and Trinamool is winning."

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: West Bengal has recorded 78.68 per cent polling till 3 pm. 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: TMC MP Mamata Thakur voted in Thakurnagar, alleging the BJP and Election Commission are orchestrating "tandav". She claimed money was distributed in Bagda and reported threats against leaders by Central Forces. Thakur emphasized the unprecedented nature of these events and expressed confidence in the public's choice.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: PM Modi thanked the people of West Bengal for the high voter turnout in the second phase of polling. Speaking in Hardoi, he praised Bengal's citizens for exercising their rights and encouraged them to maintain their enthusiasm until voting concludes. He urged continued participation in the democratic process during the remaining hours of polling.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Six live bombs have been discovered in Ketugram, prompting central forces to cordon off the entire area as a precaution.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay stated that his party is confident about winning all 11 Kolkata seats again, dismissing concerns over security arrangements during elections. He noted the party's previous success in securing all seats and emphasized the desire for peaceful voting, while condemning the Election Commission for deleting a large number of votes.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Voter turnout in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections stood at 61.11% till 1 pm. Among districts, Purba Bardhaman recorded the highest turnout at 66.80%, followed by Hooghly at 64.57%. Nadia saw 61.41% turnout, while North 24 Parganas recorded 59.20%. In Howrah, turnout stood at 60.68%, while Kolkata North and Kolkata South recorded 60.18% and 57.73%, respectively. South 24 Parganas reported 58.58% turnout during the same period.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Suvendu Adhikari, BJP's Leader of Opposition in West Bengal, claimed he was surrounded and attacked by Trinamool Congress supporters during a polling booth visit amid the 2026 Assembly elections. He asserted the attackers were outsiders, not voters, as tensions rose during the final phase of polling across 142 constituencies.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: 61.11% approximate voter turnout recorded till 1 pm in the second and final phase of West Bengal elections 2026.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Ratna Debnath, mother of RG Kar victim, alleged TMC "goons" attacked her at a Panihati polling booth, using abusive language and accusing her of business in her daughter's name. She reported the incident to police, who initially dismissed her, but later removed TMC workers after her complaint at the station.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: BJP's Saikat Sarkar reported that TMC workers attacked BJP agent Mosharraf Mir at a booth in Nadia during West Bengal elections. Mir was struck on the head and received six stitches. A police complaint was lodged, with Sarkar demanding free and fair elections in the region.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: PM Modi expressed confidence in the BJP's success in upcoming Assembly elections across four States and one Union Territory, including West Bengal. As the second phase of polling began in West Bengal, earlier elections in Tamil Nadu, Keralam, Assam, and Puducherry concluded this month. At the Ganga Expressway inauguration in Hardoi, he praised the high voter turnout in West Bengal, indicating a strong participation in a fearless atmosphere.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: BJP candidate Asim Kumar Sarkar warned that repolling in West Bengal after May 4 could lead to President's Rule. He thanked the Election Commission for peaceful polling but raised concerns about EVM malfunctions and irregularities, calling for repolling in affected booths and necessary corrective action.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: During the second phase polling in West Bengal, clashes occurred between BJP and TMC agents at Ramchandrapur polling station, though voting resumed peacefully. Incidents of violence were reported in various areas, particularly in Nadia district, where tensions escalated between TMC and ISF workers. Arrests were made, and voter intimidation was alleged by Congress candidate Ashif Khan.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on Wednesday said that the polling booths with taping of any EVM button will undergo repolling, after the BJP alleged irregularities in Falta under the Diamond Harbour constituency. 

"If reports of taping of any button come in, that should be verified and noted. If true, those booths will go for a repoll," West Bengal CEO said.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Violent clashes erupted on Wednesday morning in West Bengal's Nadia district in the Hatra Bazaar area amid polling for Phase 2 of Assembly elections. The polling booth is set up at Hatra Bazaar Primary School, where tensions reportedly flared between workers of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), Indian Secular Front (ISF), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Amidst the ongoing second phase polling across 142 constituencies in West Bengal, BJP and TMC polling agents reportedly clashed at booth numbers 147 and 148 at the Ramchandrapur Adarsha Bidyabhaban polling station in the Khanakul assembly constituency.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on Wednesday said that the polling booths with taping of any EVM button will undergo repolling, after the BJP alleged irregularities in Falta under the Diamond Harbour constituency.

"If reports of taping of any button come in, that should be verified and noted. If true, those booths will go for a repoll," West Bengal CEO said.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: BJP candidate Bikash Sardar alleged his vehicle was attacked by 200-250 Trinamool Congress workers during Phase 2 polling in West Bengal. He claimed widespread violence, stating TMC goons assaulted his car and targeted his driver with rods and bamboo sticks.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Police and Central Paramilitary Security personnel on Wednesday assisted elderly voters after they reached the polling booth to cast their votes amid the second phase of West Bengal polls.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Voter turnout in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections stood at 39.97% till 11 am. Among districts, Purba Bardhaman recorded the highest turnout at 44.50%, followed by Hooghly at 43.12%. Nadia saw 40.34% turnout, while North 24 Parganas recorded 38.43%. In Howrah, turnout stood at 39.45%, while Kolkata North and Kolkata South recorded 38.39% and 36.78%, respectively. 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: BJP leader Arjun Singh accused Trinamool Congress of election interference by placing a dummy EVM outside polling booth 82-83 in Mayapally, instructing voters on button selection. Singh reported the incident to ANI. As polling for 142 seats began, West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 18.39% by 9 am.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Allegations in Falta claim Hindu voters were blocked from voting at Booth No. 209 in Kalicharanpur. Irregularities reported include taped EVM buttons for the Bharatiya Janata Party. Outsiders allegedly entered polling booths but were removed. The Election Commission of India is expected to investigate and address these issues.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: NIA officials are deployed at seven West Bengal Assembly seats, including Kasba, Bhangar, Baruipur, and Bishnupur, during the second phase of polling. The Election Commission requested this to prevent bomb disruptions, especially given Bhangar's history of poll-related violence, according to an official.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged voters to participate in West Bengal's assembly elections, calling for a high turnout without fear or intimidation. He encouraged young and first-time voters to join the democratic process, emphasizing the importance of voting for progressive values, development, and harmony, and standing against forces undermining their rights.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari claims Mamata will lose by 30,000 votes, questions her motives, and accuses her of promoting goondaism.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: At booths 258 and 259, Naushad Siddiqui arrived, prompting Trinamool workers to comment on his absence for five years. Naushad countered, suggesting their perception of him as dishonest. TMC responded with "Joy Bangla" slogans against him.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Voter turnout in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections stood at 18.39% till 9 am. Among districts, Purba Bardhaman recorded the highest turnout at 20.86%, followed by Hooghly at 20.16%. Nadia saw 18.50% turnout, while North 24 Parganas recorded 17.81%. In Howrah, turnout stood at 17.76%, while Kolkata North and Kolkata South recorded 17.28% and 16.81%, respectively. South 24 Parganas reported 17.25% turnout during the same period.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: West Bengal Minister and TMC candidate from Dum Dum Uttar Assembly constituency, Chandrima Bhattacharya, casts her vote at polling booth number 126 in Dakshin Calcutta Arya Vidyalaya.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: 18.39% approximate voter turnout recorded till 9 am in the second and final phase of West Bengal elections 2026.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: BJP Baranagar candidate Sajal Ghosh urged voters to vote peacefully and fearlessly during West Bengal Assembly Elections. Panihati candidate Ratna Debnath reported an EVM issue while voting and thanked early voters, encouraging turnout and expressing hope for justice in the elections.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: BJP Shares post saying Central forces are patrolling Kolkata to ensure Trinamool goons remain in their homes and people can step out and vote freely without fear or intimidation.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: In Khanakul, a TMC worker was caught as an ISF agent by candidate Saddam Hossain, prompting a chase and physical scuffle with ISF workers.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal CM and TMC candidate, claims BJP is disrupting the polls, stating, “Observers from outside are interfering. Our posters have been removed. Voting should be by citizens, not influenced by police. New arrivals are causing chaos and terrorism”.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: BJP leader and Actor Mithun Chakraborty casts his vote at booth 248 in Kashipur-Belgachhia assembly constituency, in the final phase of West Bengal elections

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: TMC and BJP clash; RAF deployed in Amdanga for West Bengal 2026 elections amid live action.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Chaos erupted outside a polling booth in Howrah as a few people were carried away from the spot by CRPF personnel/ Voters say that voting began here at 8.30 am after three failed attempts to vote, owing to a machine malfunctioning. They also say that a few people were tring to disrupt the voting process and were taken away by the security personnel.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari urged voters to exercise their voting rights as the second phase of elections began. He claimed all Hindus are voting for the BJP, inspected polling stations in Bhabanipur, and prayed at a local Hanuman temple while contesting against Mamata Banerjee.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Kolkata police cautioned Mamata Banerjee's brother, Kartik Bandhopadhyay, about a gathering limit of four individuals in a lane leading to the residences of CM and Abhishek. Councillor Asim Basu was also present with Mamata in her constituency.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee voted at Mitra Institute in Bhabanipur. He expressed confidence in the TMC's success, predicting the BJP will drop to 50 seats. Banerjee cited past BJP predictions that failed, asserting the TMC consistently outperformed expectations, including surpassing 200 seats in 2021.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: AITC National General Secretary and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee shows his inked finger and a victory sign after casting his vote at a polling booth in Kolkata.\

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday inspected polling stations in Bhabanipur assembly seat, and also offered prayers at the Hanuman temple in the region. Suvendu is taking on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from Bhabanipur in a high-profile contest, who has held the seat for the past 15 years.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: BJP polling agent attacked at booth no. 161 in south 24 pargana’s canning.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: ISKCON Kolkata's Radharaman Das emphasizes the significance of remembering God before voting, highlighting the importance of participation in elections to prevent oppression. He notes Bengal's high voting turnout and urges active engagement, citing concerns about Hindus facing challenges across India and the need for informed voting to protect cultural heritage.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: BJP West Bengal criticizes TMC, showcasing a burning Bengal under their rule, urging today as the day to save the state.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: TMC challenges PM Modi, asking him to resign if Mamata Banerjee wins Bengal on 4 May, questioning his bold claims about contesting all 294 seats.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Voting commenced for the final phase of West Bengal Assembly Elections in North 24 Parganas. BJP's Ratna Debnath reported a potential issue with the EVM while casting her vote. She thanked early voters, encouraged broader participation, and expressed hope for fairness in the election outcome.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Election Commission shares photos of early morning queues of women voters participating in Bengal's elections.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: During the second phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar expressed confidence in a BJP victory, stating they've achieved a critical numerical milestone. He criticized Trinamool Congress (TMC) for institutionalizing criminal behavior and impeding the Election Commission's neutrality. Majumdar claimed BJP secured 100 seats in the first phase and accused TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee of merging politics with organized crime, challenging the Election Commission's initiatives.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Voting has been temporarily halted at booth no. 122 at bagjola primary school under the Rajarhat Gopalpur assembly constituency due to a malfunction in the VVPAT system. Officials are expected to resolve the issue and resume polling shortly.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Amit Shah urges voters, especially women and youth, to vote in large numbers to end West Bengal's misrule by corruption. He emphasizes that voting will restore pride, ensure women's safety, and aid in building a prosperous Sonar Bangla.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: TMC MP Mahua Moitra casts her vote at polling booth number 120, Karimpur Girls High School in Nadia

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: ISF Agent reportedly obstructed from entering polling booth in Chapra; complaint lodged against TMC workers in Chapra. Clashes reported between TMC members and ISF officials

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Special Electoral Roll Observer Subrata Gupta expressed confidence in West Bengal's second phase of Assembly elections, scheduled for Wednesday. He stated that final preparations are positive for conducting polls in 41,001 stations across eight South Bengal districts. To maintain peace, nearly 2,400 companies of CAPF will be deployed. Gupta emphasized readiness for any potential law and order issues while expressing optimism that comprehensive planning would result in a peaceful election phase.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking the removal of Ajay Pal Sharma, a UP-cadre IPS officer, from his role as a Police Observer in West Bengal. The Writ Petition, invoking Article 32 of the Constitution, alleges Sharma has compromised the neutrality required of an ECI observer. It claims he has engaged in intimidation and undue influence against political candidates since taking charge in South 24 Parganas, thus harming the integrity of the upcoming 2026 Assembly Elections.
 

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West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Ratna Debnath, BJP candidate and mother of rape-murder victim, casts vote at Panihati polling booth.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Former Union Minister and next High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi casts his vote at a polling booth in Kolkata.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: The first phase of elections on April 23 saw 91.78% polling. The upcoming voting will determine the fate of 1,448 candidates, with 1,228 men and 220 women. Of 3.22 crore voters, 3.21 crore are general electors, including 1.64 crore males, 1.57 crore females, and 792 from the third gender. There are 41,001 polling stations, extensive security measures, and special arrangements for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. The contest is between the TMC and the BJP.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: PM Modi, in a post on X, urged Bengal residents to vote in "record numbers" during the final phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. He emphasized the importance of participation, particularly encouraging women and youth to exercise their voting rights for a vibrant democracy.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Father of RG Kar victim asserts TMC's violence won't succeed; voters support them, expecting BJP to gain power.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: Ratna Debnath, BJP candidate and mother of RG Kar Medical College victim Abhaya, urges voters to support BJP, claiming her victory will signify a triumph for Panihati and the lotus in Bengal.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: This phase will impact the futures of numerous Ministers, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, as well as key opponents from BJP and CPI(M) in Kolkata and nearby areas. The constituencies include North 24 Parganas (33), South 24 Parganas (31), Nadia (17), Howrah (16), Kolkata (11), Hooghly (18), and Purba Bardhaman (16). Key candidates include Mamata Banerjee and BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, contesting from Bhabanipur, alongside other prominent Ministers.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: In phase 2, over 3.22 crore voters will choose from 1,448 candidates, including 1,228 men and 220 women. The electorate features 3.21 crore general voters, 40,000 service voters, and 792 third-gender voters, with 4.12 lakh first-time voters.
 

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: West Bengal's second and final phase of polling for the 2026 Assembly Elections begins today, following a record turnout in the first phase. This stage is crucial for the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), focusing on South Bengal and Kolkata. Mock polls were held early to ensure EVM and VVPAT integrity. Election officials conducted checks at various booths, including Baranagar and Shibpur, before welcoming the first voters.

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 LIVE: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take all necessary measures to ensure that no bombs or explosives are used by miscreants to disrupt the second phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal scheduled for Wednesday, according to officials.