Voting is underway in the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, covering 142 constituencies across seven districts including Kolkata and adjoining areas.
A key contest is unfolding in the Bhabanipur seat, where Mamata Banerjee of the Trinamool faces BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari. The constituency has remained a Trinamool stronghold since 2011, represented by Banerjee, reports NDTV.
Polling began at 7am amid tight security, with authorities deploying extensive forces and implementing webcasting at all polling stations to ensure transparency.
More than 3.22 crore voters are eligible to cast their ballots in what is considered the most crucial phase of the election, reports Times of India.
