NewsFlash Daily™
29 April 
Polling has begun in the second and final phase of West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 across 142 constituencies. Over 3.21 crore voters will decide the fate of 1,448 candidates amid massive security deployment
Kolkata: The high-voltage campaign for the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 has ended, and attention has now shifted to the crucial second and final phase of voting, being held today across 142 constituencies.
This phase is considered decisive in determining who will form the next government in the politically crucial eastern state. Voting began early morning amid tight security and long queues at several polling booths.
3.21 Crore Voters to Decide Fate of 1,448 Candidates
According to official figures, more than 3.21 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes in this phase. This includes 1.64 crore male voters, 1.57 crore female voters, 792 third-gender voters. A total of 1,448 candidates are contesting in this round, making it one of the biggest single-day polling exercises in the state election.
7 Key Districts in Focus
The second phase covers constituencies spread across major districts and urban centres, including Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia, Purba Bardhaman, North and South 24 Parganas regions.
These areas are politically significant and could heavily influence the final seat tally.
PM Modi Predicts BJP Victory
On the final day of campaigning, Narendra Modi expressed confidence in a BJP victory and said he would return next month for the swearing-in of Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister, creating major political buzz.
Massive Security Cover Across Bengal
Authorities have put extraordinary security arrangements in place to prevent violence or disruptions. Reports indicate deployment of over 2.3 lakh CAPF personnel, Thousands of state police officers, and election observers across all constituencies. Sensitive booths are under close watch.
First Phase Set High Turnout Benchmark
The first phase, held on April 23, recorded a turnout of 93.19%, and officials are expecting another strong response in today’s polling.
