Campaign bells fall silent for second phase of WB polls, polling for 142 seats on April 29
The campaign for the second phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election has concluded, with voting scheduled for April 29. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee were prominent figures in the final campaign push, each rallying support for their respective parties. The Election Commission has implemented extensive security measures in anticipation of the election, including the deployment of Central forces across the constituencies.
- ▪About 3.21 crore voters will participate in the election across 142 constituencies.
- ▪Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that the BJP would form the next government in West Bengal.
- ▪The Election Commission has deployed 2,321 companies of Central forces for security during the election.
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Campaigning for the second and final phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election concluded on Monday.About 3.21 crore voters across 142 constituencies and seven districts will determine the fate of 1,448 candidates when voting is held on April 29. The votes for the Assembly election will be counted on May 4. The first phase saw a record-breaking turnout of over 90%. Cash incentives for women steer Bengal poll discoursePrime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee were among leaders who canvassed for their party candidates on the last day of campaign. Mr.
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