Bengal goes for second phase of polling in 142 seats, all eyes on Mamata vs Suvendu in Bhabanipur
West Bengal is set for the second phase of polling in 142 seats, with Mamata Banerjee contesting from Bhabanipur against Suvendu Adhikari. A total of 1,448 candidates are vying for votes, including 1,228 men and 220 women. The election results will be announced on May 4, following a significant turnout in the first phase of polling.
- ▪Mamata Banerjee is seeking a fourth term for the Trinamool Congress from the Bhabanipur seat.
- ▪The first phase of polling saw a turnout of 92.72 percent, the highest since Independence.
- ▪Over 3.22 crore voters, including first-time voters and senior citizens, are expected to participate in the voting.
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Bengal goes for second phase of polling in 142 seats, all eyes on Mamata vs Suvendu in BhabanipurMamata Banerjee is in the fray from Bhabanipur seat, from where she won last year. Mamata had contested from both Bhabanipur and Nandigram in 2021.Updated on: Apr 29, 2026 5:54 AM ISTEdited by Majid AlamShare viaCopy link West Bengal is all set for second phase of polling on 142 seats on Wednesday, with over 1,448 candidates in fray, including chief minister Mamata Banerjee.The second phase of polling will be held in 142 seats on Wednesday.
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