West Bengal polls: 32 million voters to decide fate of 1.4k candidates today in phase 2 of voting
In the second phase of West Bengal's assembly elections, 32.1 million voters are casting ballots across 142 constituencies in seven districts, deciding the fate of 1,448 candidates. Key areas include Kolkata, Matua strongholds, border regions, and the Sunderbans. The election marks the end of voting across five Indian states, with results scheduled for May 4. Both the ruling TMC and BJP have campaigned aggressively, with high-level rallies and significant security measures in place.
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West Bengal polls: 32 million voters to decide fate of 1.4k candidates today in phase 2 of votingThe Special Intensive Revision had a big impact in the districts going to polls in the second phase.Published on: Apr 29, 2026 7:30 AM ISTBy Joydeep ThakurShare viaCopy link Roughly 32.1 million electors will decide the fate of 1,448 candidates on Wednesday when 142 assembly constituencies across seven districts in West Bengal go into polls in the second phase of assembly elections.The seats that go to polls today include Matua strongholds in North 24 Parganas and Nadia, Kolkata and its suburbs, border districts, the industrial belt and the riverine islands of the Sunderbans.
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