Bengal Phase 2 Voting: 142 Seats, 3.22 Crore Voters to Decide Fate
The second phase of voting in West Bengal is taking place across 142 seats in eight districts, making it a crucial stage in the election. In 2021, the All India Trinamool Congress dominated these seats by winning 123, highlighting the scale of the challenge for the Bharatiya Janata Party. Around 3.22 crore voters are eligible to decide the fate of 1,448 candidates in this phase. A high-profile contest is unfolding in Bhabanipur, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Voting is also underway in Kolkata and key industrial regions. The Matua community in North 24 Parganas and Nadia is expected to play a decisive role. Voter enthusiasm remains high, with 93% turnout in phase one, while 81% turnout was recorded in these seats in 2021. To ensure peaceful polling, 2,321 central force companies have been deployed.
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