West Bengal is ready to vote in the second and final phase of the assembly elections on Wednesday.Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: West Bengal is ready to vote in the second and final phase of the assembly elections on Wednesday, it will not only be choosing 142 MLAs across the state’s political heartland, but also will be deciding whether the TMC still holds its southern fortress or the BJP has finally found a road to the state secretariat, Nabanna. If the first phase on April 23 tested whether the BJP could retain its traditional edge in north Bengal and adjoining districts, the final round shifts the battle decisively to the TMC’s home turf – Kolkata, Howrah, North and South 24 Parganas, Nadia, Hooghly and Purba Bardhaman.
PM Modi in Sikkim: Addressing Sikkim’s 50th Year of Statehood celebrations at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, PM Modi noted an attempt to divide the nation on the lines of language, regionalism and social hierarchy and lauded the artists at the event for showcasing India’s unity and diversity. Congratulating the artists and choreographers behind the cultural performance at the stadium, he said, “Today we are celebrating 50 years of Sikkim. When an occasion is historic and takes place amidst such a divine atmosphere, its grandeur is magnified manifold.” On his two-day visit to the state, PM Modi appreciated the orchids and people of Sikkim for keeping the roads clean. According to a press release by the PMO, these projects span a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism and agriculture, and are aimed at accelerating holistic and inclusive development in Sikkim.
Polling parties across West Bengal have been dispatched to their respective booths with EVMs, VVPATs and other materials ahead of Phase 2 voting.
PHOTO | West Bengal: Polling parties dispatch to their respective polling stations with EVMs, VVPATs, and other materials for Phase 2 of the West Bengal elections.#assemblypollswithpti #westbengalpollswithpti
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West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal said “there is nothing to hide; everything is recorded,” assuring a secure voting process with police and CAPF deployed across sensitive areas ahead of phase 2 polling.
He added that complaints are being monitored from the control room and acted upon, while additional forces and agencies like the NIA have been deployed to ensure a “free and fair” election.
(With inputs from ANI)
Last week was extremely crucial for the BJP’s electoral journey in two states, one in the south and one in the east, that have been impregnable fortresses that have remained out of the party’s reach, even as it has dominated nationally.
While in Tamil Nadu that the party, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has designated as a top priority, the BJP is a junior ally, in West Bengal, it is a make-or-break battle that is labelled as its “final frontier” and where the stakes are more than just an electoral win.
Just before the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on Wednesday, 1,468 names are believed to have been added back to the electoral roll, while there are six whose names the tribunals have said cannot be included.
However, there is no clarity on the overall number of cases the tribunals managed to take up, before the Bengal polls conclude Wednesday.
With the addition of the 1,468 names, the total number of electors in Bengal for the second phase of elections is 3.22 crore. Polling will be held in 142 Assembly constituencies in this phase.
Earlier, the Election Commission of India had said the 19 tribunals had received 34 lakh applications, including for exclusion. In the last supplementary list, ahead of the first phase of Assembly elections, 139 names had been included and eight deleted.
Trinamool Congress hit out BJP's Amit Malviya after her shared and AI image of crowds gathered for Amit Shah's rally in Behala.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsNo takers for the BJP in Bengal?
— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) April 28, 2026
No real public support at @AmitShah’s Behala roadshow?
No problem.@amitmalviya has a laptop.
And @BJP4India seems generous enough to sponsor a Gemini Pro subscription. pic.twitter.com/BztL7xMRfQ
Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal said the Election Commission will ensure “everyone is allowed to vote” and urged people to “go to your booth and cast your votes.”
He added that authorities will take action “wherever violence is reported” and said arrangements, including booths in high-rises, have been made to facilitate voting.
#watch | Kolkata, West Bengal: Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, says, "It is the Election Commission's motto that we will allow everyone to vote... All of you should go to your booth and cast your votes... We will take appropriate action wherever… pic.twitter.com/2iakuBNMfs
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2026
Tensions erupted between Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party workers in Baranagar during the final hours of campaigning for the second phase of West Bengal elections.
#watch | North 24 Parganas, West Bengal: Tension erupts between TMC and BJP workers in Baranagar, during the final hours of campaigning for the second phase of West Bengal elections. pic.twitter.com/RiUjFUNnNT
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2026
Leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Tejaswi Yadav has joined Mamata TMC leader CM West Bengal Mamata Banerjee's election rally in South Kolkata.
(Express Photo by Partha Paul)
PM Narendra Modi said his rallies and roadshows in West Bengal felt like a “pilgrimage,” drawing strength from people’s blessings and “divine energy” during the campaign.
He expressed confidence that the BJP will form the next government, saying he would “celebrate the oath-taking ceremony together with the people.”
(With inputs from PTI)
Yogi Adityanath urged voters in a Bengal rally to “break free from the anarchy and misrule of TMC” and “restore the glory of Bengal.” He added, “Inside Bengal's heart lies 'Mata Kali', not 'Kaba', and its eyes, 'Maa Durga', not 'Madina'."
Citing Uttar Pradesh as an example, he said, “Uttar Pradesh has become goon-free, mafia-free. Now there is no curfew or riot in Uttar Pradesh, everything is fine in UP now...,” while also referencing the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
#watch | North 24 Parganas, West Bengal: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath says, "This is your opportunity to break free from the anarchy and misrule of TMC, to restore the glory of Bengal... Congress, Samajwadi Party, and TMC all tried to stop the construction of the… pic.twitter.com/ctp1L0z7Mf
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2026
Abhishek Banerjee alleged that BJP workers attacked TMC MP Mitali Bag during campaigning in Hooghly, saying, "They (BJP) started the game by attacking our MP Mitali Bag. We will end it on 4th May."
After visiting Bag in hospital, he warned of a political response, as the MP claimed her car was targeted during campaigning and blamed BJP workers.
#watch | Hooghly, West Bengal: AITC National General Secretary and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee says, "They (BJP) started the game by attacking our MP Mitali Bag. We will end it on 4th May."
Ravi Kishan claimed the BJP will win “over 200 seats” in West Bengal, asserting that “the whole of Bengal is making this change.”
Addressing media in Kolkata, he said, “a time of peace will come for the mafia and goons here; the time of rest has come for Didi (Mamata Banerjee)...,” targeting Mamata Banerjee and drawing parallels with Uttar Pradesh post-2017.
#watch | Kolkata, West Bengal: BJP MP Ravi Kishan says, "Change has happened. We are winning over 200 seats. The whole of Bengal is making this change. Every mother and daughter has come in the form of Durga and Kali... Gorakhpur had a similar atmosphere before, but after 2017,… pic.twitter.com/fzyjroMNBs
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2026
PM Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Barrackpore as campaigning wrapped up for the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
#watch | West Bengal Assembly Elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Barrackpore
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2026
The campaigning for the second and final phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal will end this evening. 142 constituencies will go to the polls in this phase on the 29th… pic.twitter.com/JwyiWnjPsE
Yogi Adityanath held a roadshow in Dum Dum, North 24 Parganas, as campaigning concluded for the final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
The second phase will see polling in 142 constituencies on April 29, with campaigning wrapping up ahead of voting.
#watch | North 24 Parganas, West Bengal: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath holds a roadshow in Dum Dum, North 24 Parganas
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2026
The campaigning for the second and final phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal will end this evening. 142 constituencies will go to the polls in this… pic.twitter.com/bEa0coSJXx
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday criticised the Mamata Banerjee government while campaigning in Hooghly ahead of the final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections. Addressing a rally, he alleged that incidents such as “love jihad” and “land jihad” were occurring in the state and accused the ruling TMC of remaining silent on these issues.
Comparing with Uttar Pradesh before 2017, Yogi said that the situation there had changed after the BJP came to power. He said strict action had been taken against crime and mafia activities in the state under the BJP government.
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BJP leader and Bhabanipur candidate Suvendu Adhikari campaigned in the constituency on Monday, the last day of campaigning before the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Addressing supporters, Adhikari claimed there was a “saffron wave” in the state and predicted high voter turnout. He also criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and defended the deployment of central forces during polling.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | West Bengal | BJP candidate from Bhabanipur, Suvendu Adhikari, campaigns in the Assembly constituency, on the last day of campaigning before the second and final phase of voting
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2026
He says, "There is a wave of saffron, and we will witness bumper voting of 95%. The people… pic.twitter.com/5XZtOClqxR
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged voters in West Bengal to support the BJP to bring a “double-engine government” in the state. Addressing a rally in Barrackpore, he said electing a BJP chief minister would accelerate development projects, including the expansion of the Kolkata Metro and a wider network of electric buses.
Modi also appealed to women voters to support the BJP, alleging that the Trinamool Congress had not respected their mandate and saying a BJP government would ensure better safety and opportunities for daughters in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said a BJP government in West Bengal would introduce several welfare measures for women and the elderly. Addressing a rally in Barrackpore, he said pregnant women would receive ₹21,000 in assistance and daughters would get 33% reservation in government jobs.
He also said the first cabinet meeting of a BJP government in the state would approve the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, under which the elderly would be entitled to free treatment of up to ₹5 lakh.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Barrackpore, West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "... The Bengal BJP government will provide Rs 21,000 in assistance to women during pregnancy. Daughters will get 33% reservation in government jobs... Modi has provided free treatment and grain facilities for… pic.twitter.com/2CYZR6BWmP
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that if voted to power in West Bengal, the BJP government would work to realise Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s vision of prosperity for the state. Addressing supporters in Barrackpore, he also said the party would address issues related to refugees in the region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the BJP had fulfilled one of Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s long-standing resolutions by abrogating Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at a rally in Barrackpore, he said the move reflected the party’s commitment to Mookerjee’s ideals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the growth of eastern India is crucial for the country’s overall progress and accused the Trinamool Congress of lacking a clear vision for West Bengal’s development. Addressing a rally in Barrackpore, he said the state needs a government focused on development and economic growth.
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday extended his best wishes to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the ongoing Assembly elections. Speaking in Kolkata, he praised the people of the state for “fighting against dictatorship”.
Kejriwal also alleged that around 90 lakh votes had been removed in the state and said the public mood suggested that voters would respond strongly in the elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said his roadshows in West Bengal during the election campaign felt like a “Teerth Yatra”, reflecting his emotional connection with the state. Addressing a rally in Barrackpore, he said the public response and spiritual energy he felt during the campaign reminded him of visiting temples.
Referring to the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya in January 2024, Modi recalled that he had observed an 11-day ritual fast and visited several temples in South India. He said the same devotion and attachment guided his campaign in West Bengal.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Barrackpore, West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "These road shows were not a political event for me. They were like 'Teerth Yatra' for me. I would often visit the devotees of Goddess Kali, and perhaps that was why Goddess Kali was constantly infusing me with… pic.twitter.com/z2zBlu3jl7
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the West Bengal Assembly elections would determine the future of the entire eastern region of the country. Addressing a Vijay Sankalp rally in Barrackpore, he said the election was an opportunity to “change the destiny of eastern India.”
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | West Bengal Election: PM Modi (@narendramodi), addressing a Vijay Sankalp rally in Barrackpore, said, “This election in West Bengal is an election to change the destiny of the entire eastern region of India.”#westbengalpollswithpti
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 27, 2026
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed confidence that the BJP would form the government in West Bengal. Speaking in Kolkata, he said the Assembly elections were being conducted peacefully and that no major incidents of violence had been reported so far.
Shah also reiterated the BJP’s stand on implementing the Uniform Civil Code, saying the party believes there should not be provisions such as multiple marriages under personal laws.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday recounted an incident during his rally where a woman supporter attempted to cross the barricade to meet him while he was addressing the gathering. He said the woman had arrived at the venue early in the morning without eating and had told her children she would return only after meeting him.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke about an incident involving a woman supporter during his rally in West Bengal, saying she had tried to cross the barricade to meet him. Addressing the gathering, Modi said the woman had arrived early in the morning without eating and had told her children that she would return only after meeting him.
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