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Voting for the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections will begin at 7:00 am on Wednesday, with political focus on whether the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) can gain ground in regions long dominated by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Mamata Banerjee.
Voting for the final West Bengal Assembly election phase begins Wednesday across 142 constituencies, including TMC strongholds like Bhabanipur, where CM Mamata Banerjee faces BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari.
This phase covers 142 constituencies across key districts such as Kolkata, Howrah, North and South 24 Parganas, Nadia, Hooghly, and Purba Bardhaman-areas traditionally considered TMC strongholds.
A major spotlight is on Bhabanipur, the seat held by Mamata Banerjee, which has emerged as a crucial battleground. She faces a strong challenge from Suvendu Adhikari, a former TMC leader who joined the BJP and is seen as a key contender for the chief minister’s post if the party comes to power.
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Bengal Polls: Father Of RG Kar Rape Muder Victim Heads To Cast Vote:
Sekharranjan Debnath, father of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, gets emotional as he talks about going to cast his vote for the West Bengal Assembly Elections.
He says, “It’s very sad that we have to resort to this method to get justice for our girl. But we will win and get justice for our daughter… We are with the public…”
His wife, Ratna Debnath, is contesting the elections from the Panihati seat as a BJP candidate.
#WATCH | Panihati, West Bengal | Sekharranjan Debnath, father of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, gets emotional as he talks about going to cast his vote for the West Bengal Assembly Elections.
He says, “It’s very sad that we have to resort to this method to… pic.twitter.com/cnPDUI37s8
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
Polling Begins In 142 Seats In Bengal:
Roopa Ganguly, BJP candidate from the Sonarpur Dakshin assembly seat arrives at a polling booth in Kolkata.
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People form queues at a polling station in Baranagar, North 24 Parganas. Voting for the second and final phase of the state assembly elections.
#WATCH | West Bengal Elections 2026 | People form queues at a polling station in Baranagar, North 24 Parganas. Voting for the second and final phase of the state assembly elections. pic.twitter.com/RN8bfcHD5c
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
IMD Warning On Rain In Kolkata:
The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday warned of thunderstorms and strong winds across south Bengal on Wednesday (April 29), the same day as the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026. This phase of voting will take place in multiple districts of south Bengal, including Kolkata.
Visuals Of South 24 Parganas :
Visuals of mock polls and security arrangements at polling booths 98 and 98A at the Marayhaldi Aboyidho Primary school under the Canning PS area.
