Kashipur Tarini Sundari Vidyalay polling station under Reginagar Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: A dayt after phase 1 of voting in West Bengal, Union Home Minister said that after a long time “no death has occurred” during polling. The polling in Bengal on Thursday was among the highest with a 92.25% turnout of voters.
Which districts are voting today? Out of a total 294 Bengal Assembly constituencies, 152 voted on Thursday. Of these 152, as many as 54 are located in eight North Bengal districts while rest were spread across Murshidabad, Nadia, Birbhum and Hooghly. This first phase was crucial for the BJP to determine whether the party can still rely on North Bengal as the key entryway to state’s power corridors or whether the TMC has gained some lost ground. Nandigram will also be one of the most closely watched seats in the first round with BJP’s Suvendu Adhikary facing his once-aide Pabitra Kar, now contesting on a Trinamool Congress (TMC) ticket.
Tracking voter deletions: More than 91 lakh names were deleted from Bengal’s electoral roll during the SIR exercise, dwindling the state electorate by nearly 12 per cent just before the elections. In Murshidabad alone, over 7.48 lakh names were purged. While Nadia saw more than 4.85 lakh name deletions, Malda had 4.59 lakh, Cooch Behar over 2.42 lakh and Uttar Dinajpur 3.63 lakh names deleted. On Wednesday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) published a list of electors cleared by the Tribunal, that had 139 voters added to the electoral roll just ahead of the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly election Thursday.
| West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 – 1st Phase – Voter Turnout | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Name | Till 9 am | Total 18.76% | Till 11 am | Total 41.11% | Till 1 pm | Total 62.18% | Till 3 pm | Total 78.77% | Till 5 pm| Total 89.93% | Till Closing| Total 92.25% |
| Alipurduar | 17.70% | 38.80% | 60.03% | 77.53% | 88.74% | 90.40 % |
| Bankura | 20.20% | 43.22% | 64.58% | 79.88% | 89.91% | 91.36 % |
| Birbhum | 19.01% | 41.92% | 63.93% | 80.22% | 91.55% | 93.49 % |
| Coochbehar | 17.56% | 38.67% | 60.75% | 79.26% | 92.07% | 94.20 % |
| Dakshin Dinajpur | 18.81% | 41.17% | 63.05% | 81.49% | 93.12% | 94.64 % |
| Darjeeling | 18.80% | 39.72% | 59.81% | 76.54% | 86.49% | 87.98 % |
| Jalpaiguri | 16.29% | 39.51% | 60.84% | 78.92% | 91.20% | 92.88 % |
| Jhargram | 19.84% | 43.71% | 65.31% | 81.04% | 90.53% | 91.76 % |
| Kalimpong | 18.74% | 39.61% | 59.52% | 74.07% | 81.98% | 82.91 % |
| Malda | 16.96% | 38.22% | 58.45% | 76.22% | 89.56% | 91.97 % |
| Murshidabad | 18.88% | 41.59% | 62.71% | 79.72% | 91.35% | 92.90 % |
| Paschim Bardhaman | 19.00% | 40.24% | 60.37% | 75.44% | 86.89% | 89.18 % |
| Paschim Medinipur | 20.51% | 44.69% | 65.77% | 81.07% | 90.75% | 91.81 % |
| Purbo Medinipur | 18.81% | 42.16% | 62.90% | 78.94% | 88.55% | 90.32 % |
| Purulia | 17.83% | 39.16% | 59.83% | 75.97% | 87.35% | 89.49 % |
| Uttar Dinajpur | 17.54% | 39.04% | 60.00% | 77.32% | 89.74% | 92.20 % |
Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "I would like to congratulate the Election Commission, CAPFs, the entire system working with the Election Commission and the Bengal Police. Because after a long period in Bengal, not a single person has died (during the elections). This type of election has taken place, which is a wonder in itself..."
Day after first phase of polling, PM Narendra Modi shared photos and video of him taking a boat ride in the Hooghly.
"Last evening, was on the Howrah Bridge during the long roadshow from Howrah to Kolkata. And this morning, saw it from the Hooghly river," he posted on X. He said: " For every Bengali, the Ganga occupies a very special place. One can say that the Ganga flows through the soul of Bengal. Her divine waters carry the timeless spirit of an entire civilisation. This morning in Kolkata, I spent some time on the banks of the Hooghly river, an opportunity to express gratitude to Maa Ganga."
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsSome more glimpses from the banks of the Hooghly.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 24, 2026
Tried my hand at photographing this great river. Also caught a close glimpse of the Vidyasagar Setu and Howrah Bridge. pic.twitter.com/S6Nq6r2xOc
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that West Bengal recorded its highest-ever percentage since Independence in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly election.
(PTI)
Suvendu Adhikari predicted a BJP win after the first phase of the West Bengal elections.
"The BJP would secure around 125 seats in this phase alone," Adhikari said.
"While minority votes appeared consolidated with a heavy anti-incumbency trend against the ruling party in the state, 'it will be seen when results are out that a substantial majority of Hindu voters -- close to 85 per cent -- are with the BJP,' he added.
(PTI)
"Voting has taken place in Bengal for change. The rule of goons has now come to an end; now, the rule of Ram will come.," Union Minister Giriraj Singh said while speaking about voter turnout.
#watch | Patna, Bihar: On West Bengal records historic 91.91% voter turnout in phase 1 Assembly elections, Union Minister Giriraj Singh says, "Voting has taken place in Bengal for change. The rule of goons has now come to an end; now, the rule of Ram will come..." pic.twitter.com/Ntj1hinCu4
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
"Voting in the first phase has exceeded expectations, with turnout crossing 90 per cent. People have come out to vote as fear has diminished," BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said.
VIDEO | West Bengal Polls: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh says, “Voting in the first phase has exceeded expectations, with turnout crossing 90 per cent. People have come out to vote as fear has diminished. The Election Commission made good arrangements, which encouraged voters. This will… pic.twitter.com/3waQvHdbm2
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 23, 2026
Voting ends across 152 seats in West Bengal Phase 1 with 91.35% turnout.
Voting across 152 constituencies in the first phase of the West Bengal Legislative assembly election ended at 6 pm. All voters who reached the polling stations before the close will be allowed to cast their votes.
Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, spoke to the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer as polling for the first phase of assembly elections was underway.
(PTI)
Five people were arrested after a clash broke out in Naoda's Murshidabad, over an incident involving Humayun Kabir, the founder and chairman of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party.
(PTI)
The Congress candidate from the Berhampore assembly constituency alleged that polling agents from the constituency were attacked by goons and were unable to reach the polling booths.
#watch | West Bengal | Congress candidate from Berhampore assembly constituency Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "...Our polling agents have been attacked by some goons here. These goons are from the government..." pic.twitter.com/TLAYHMvz4E
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
"Of the 152 seats contested, it is estimated that the TMC will win at least 125. The way mothers, sisters, and women have cast their votes makes it absolutely clear that people's support is with Mamata Banerjee. Our fight will continue for those genuine voters whose names were deleted," TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said.
#watch | Kolkata | TMC leader Kunal Ghosh says, "Today, the first phase of voting is taking place in West Bengal. 90% voting has already been recorded by 5 PM, and it is expected that this figure will increase further. In this first phase of the elections, people have dealt a… pic.twitter.com/1ZgYPagYON
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
In Khairasol Ghumar village of the Dubrajpur Assembly constituency, villagers began pelting stones at CRPF personnel following their deployment.
#watch | West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026- Phase 1 | People pelted stones at the CRPF personnel deployed in Khairasol Ghumar village of Dubrajpur Assembly constituency of Birbhum district. pic.twitter.com/CvI3XDUCaG
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
"From my understanding of people's mind, we are already in a position to win given the polling held so far today," Mamata Banerjee said during a poll rally in Bow Bazar area of Kolkata.
"I am not interested in any post, I don't want the chair. I only want the end of BJP government in Delhi," she added.
(PTI)
Singer Arjit Singh cast his vote at a polling station in Jiyaganj.
VIDEO | Murshidabad, West Bengal: Singer Arijit Singh arrives to cast his vote at Jiyaganj polling station. pic.twitter.com/33869WYSPY
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 23, 2026
In Malda's Malatipur, a 60-year-old woman dead after collapsing while waiting in a queue to vote at a polling booth.
VIDEO | West Bengal polls: 60-year-old woman dead after collapsing while waiting in queue to vote at polling booth in Malda's Malatipur; family seeks financial assistance from govt.#assemblypollswithpti #westbengalpollswithpti
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 23, 2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos -… pic.twitter.com/HxZD5l0Dmu
BJP candidate from the Chanchal Assembly constituency, Laxman Pandey, alleged that he was attacked by TMC workers in Malda. He said he was on his way to a polling booth when the attack took place.
Panday further claimed that TMC workers were preventing 150 to 200 voters from casting their votes.
#watch | West Bengal | Laxman Pandey, polling agent of Ratan Das, BJP candidate from the Chanchal Assembly, alleges that he was attacked by TMC workers in Malda.
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
He says, "Under the Chanchal Assembly constituency, I was heading towards a polling booth when I was attacked by TMC… pic.twitter.com/WNO3iS7Jbg
Nearly 9 percent voter turnout recorded during first phase of West Bengal elections.
Voting turnout was recorded at 89.93 percent as of 5.00 pm during Phase 1 of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election.
"The way there's a festive atmosphere and enthusiasm among the people, I've never seen such excitement among ordinary voters in any previous election," BJP candidate from Mathabhanga, Nisith Pramanik said.
"There's tremendous enthusiasm among all the people, which shows that people want Ram Rajya," he added.
#watch | Cooch Behar, West Bengal | BJP candidate from Mathabhanga, Nisith Pramanik, says, "The way there's a festive atmosphere and enthusiasm among the people, I've never seen such excitement among ordinary voters in any previous election. Even those who had migrated from here… pic.twitter.com/Tn1mR5ix9P
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
Voters arrived at Akrurmoni Coronation Institution Higher Secondary School to cast their votes in the English Bazar Constituency (No. 51) in Malda district.
#watch | West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 1 | Visuals from outside a polling station in Akrurmoni Coronation Institution Higher Secondary School under the English Bazar Constituency No 51 in Malda district as voters arrive here in large number to cast their votes for the ongoing… pic.twitter.com/dcGPxsLrjU
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
Clashes erupt between villagers and central forces over an alleged EVM malfunction in Budhpur village in Purulia.
The clash began following an elector alleged that votes cast for TMC were being registered for the BJP.
VIDEO | West Bengal Polls 2026: Clashes erupt between villagers and central forces over an alleged EVM malfunction in Budhpur village in Purulia.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 23, 2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7)#assemblypollswithpti#westbengalpollswithpti pic.twitter.com/C79idHzki6
TMC candidate from Nandigram assembly constituency, Pabitra Kar allged that BJP supporters attacked them when polling agents stepped out.
Kar said, "A complaint will definitely be filed. We will certainly lodge a complaint."
"In West Bengal, for the past two to three elections, the situation the situation has been such that several voters were unable to cast their votes. Even when they did, they had to vote for the TMC out of fear," BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra said.
"Today, Paramilitary forces are present across the state, and the voters are voting freely and without fear. This time, the election result will be completely different," he added.
#watch | Delhi | On West Bengal elections, BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra says, "4 May, Mamata Didi gai. The Central Government and Election Commission were prepared for this for a long time. Since the last 2-3 elections, the voters could not even go to cast their votes; if they did… pic.twitter.com/1W5JoiYft8
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
"We are verifying the identities of the burqa-clad women, they are also cooperating with us," Booth Level Officer Deepa Kumari Sarki said referring to the verification process.
#watch | Siliguri, West Bengal | Booth Level Officer Deepa Kumari Sarki says, "We are verifying the identities of the burqa-clad women, they are also cooperating with us...We are verifying from their ID cards..." pic.twitter.com/C0ScqOJLpP
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
A crowd that gathered near a polling station in Siliguri's Dangipara area was dispersed by the Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CRPF).
#watch | Siliguri, West Bengal: The Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CRPF) personnel dispersed a crowd gathered near a polling station. Mild force was used to disperse the people.
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
This incident took place in the Dangipara area of Siliguri. pic.twitter.com/MQB52Na14P
A first-time voter from Siliguri claimed that someone else with the same name had already voted in her place.
VIDEO | West Bengal Polls 2026: A first-time voter in Siliguri says, “Somebody else with the same name voted in my place,” while Congress candidate Aloke Dhara rejects claims of ‘chappa vote’.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 23, 2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7)#assemblypollswithpti… pic.twitter.com/lKGITkxbF9
"I think this is the effect of SIR. There is an anti-incumbency wave, of course, but along with that, there is also the effect of SIR in this," Congress candidate from Berhampore assembly constituency Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said.
#watch | West Bengal: Congress candidate from Berhampore assembly constituency Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "I think this is the effect of SIR. There is an anti-incumbency wave, of course, but along with that, there is also the effect of SIR in this. The Election Commission has… https://t.co/6dQYADeVJm pic.twitter.com/JxaSr3553E
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
The BJP alleged that its nominee from Kumarganj, Suvendu Sarkar, was manhandled by TMC supporters. The party claimed that Sarkar was assaulted while he was heading to the school premises where the polling booth had been set up.
(PTI)
West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 — voter turnout at 3pm was recorded at 78.77 percent.
Voting turnout was recorded at 78.77 percent as of 3.00 pm during Phase 1 of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election.
"My car was attacked and vandalised. I had gone to the Rahmat Nagar minority area to supervise a booth in one building. While I was heading to another building and getting into my car, a big boulder was thrown onto my car. The entire rear glass of the car was completely shattered," Agnimitra Paul said whose car was vandalised near a polling booth.
Agnimitra Paul is a BJP candidate from Asansol South Assembly constituency."
#watch | West Bengal Elections 2026 | BJP candidate from Asansol South Assembly constituency, Agnimitra Paul says, "My car was attacked and vandalised. I had gone to the Rahmat Nagar minority area when a large boulder was thrown onto my car. The entire back of the car was… https://t.co/1BaYpVFvoz pic.twitter.com/ic6f5BvHB1
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
In Birbhum, a verbal altercation took place between the BJP candidate from Siuri and a TMC worker.
The BJP candidate alleged that the TMC worker was trying to "terrorise" voters and demanded that she not remain within a 100-metre radius of the polling booth.
In response, the TMC worker claimed that she was only assisting a differently -abled voter.
#watch | West Bengal Elections 2026 | Birbhum | BJP candidate from Siuri enters into a verbal altercation with a TMC worker, alleging that she is "terrorising" voters and that she cannot be present within a 100-metre radius of the polling booth
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
In response, she says that she was… pic.twitter.com/9326OHB3EW
"From the way people in West Bengal are voting in the first phase, it is clear that the people of West Bengal have made up their mind to vote against the anti-India, anti-Bengal BJP," TMC leader Shantanu Sen said.
Regarding the alleged violence in Murshidabad, Sen said, "Whatever the incident may be, the responsibility lies with the Election Commission because this time Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah have appointed Gyanesh Kumar."
"Nearly 400 personnel were replaced or transferred," he added.
#watch | Kolkata: TMC leader Shantanu Sen says, "From the way people in West Bengal are voting in the first phase, it is clear that the people of West Bengal have made up their mind to vote against the anti-India, anti-Bengal BJP... People are voting against the BJP which attacks… pic.twitter.com/qhFlhpP1hl
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
BJP candidate from Kumarganj, Subhendu Sarkar, has claimed that he was injured and his car was vandalised by TMC workers who attacked him in Kumarganj Assembly constituency.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Kumarganj, West Bengal: BJP candidate from Kumarganj, Subhendu Sarkar, claims that he was injured and his car was vandalised by TMC workers who attacked him in Kumarganj Assembly constituency. https://t.co/5a3dvVqYHA pic.twitter.com/FB2WQvwiCl
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
BJP candidate from Asansol South Agnimitra Paul's car has been attacked in Asansol.
According to EC data, 62.18% voter turnout was recorded till 1 pm.
| West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 - 1st Phase - Voter Turnout | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| District Name | Till 9 am | Total 18.76% | Till 11 am | Total 41.11% | Till 1 pm: Total 62.18% |
| Alipurduar | 17.70% | 38.80% | 60.03% |
| Bankura | 20.20% | 43.22% | 64.58% |
| Birbhum | 19.01% | 41.92% | 63.93% |
| Coochbehar | 17.56% | 38.67% | 60.75% |
| Dakshin Dinajpur | 18.81% | 41.17% | 63.05% |
| Darjeeling | 18.80% | 39.72% | 59.81% |
| Jalpaiguri | 16.29% | 39.51% | 60.84% |
| Jhargram | 19.84% | 43.71% | 65.31% |
| Kalimpong | 18.74% | 39.61% | 59.52% |
| Malda | 16.96% | 38.22% | 58.45% |
| Murshidabad | 18.88% | 41.59% | 62.71% |
| Paschim Bardhaman | 19.00% | 40.24% | 60.37% |
| Paschim Medinipur | 20.51% | 44.69% | 65.77% |
| Purbo Medinipur | 18.81% | 42.16% | 62.90% |
| Purulia | 17.83% | 39.16% | 59.83% |
| Uttar Dinajpur | 17.54% | 39.04% | 60.00% |
"We will double Bengal's development pace after double-engine govt is set up," Modi said at Krishnanagar poll rally
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a new era of national security will be ushered in after Bengal poll results on May 4.
Union minister and former West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar Thursday, hailed the Election Commission for conducting "by and large peaceful" voting during the first hours of Thursday. He urged the poll-regulating body to ensure a violence-free exercise for the rest of the day.
"I would like to congratulate the Election Commission for conducting the polls in a by and large peaceful manner till now, and I hope it will be able to keep up the vigil in the same manner for the remaining part of the day," he said while speaking to the media.
A polling agent of Labhpur BJP candidate Debashish Ojha was attacked in Birbhum.
The election agent, Biswajit Mondol, sustained head injury and was rushed to Suri government hospital.
While on booth survey, Suvendu Adhikari has puffed rice with locals. "I was not allowed in many booths in 2021. Today, I am able to visit those booths, situation has changed,” Adhikari said.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch Video | While on booth survey, Suvendu Adhikari has puffed rice with locals. "I was not allowed in many booths in 2021. Today, I am able to visit those booths, situation has changed,” Adhikari said.
— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) April 23, 2026
Follow #westbengallegislativeassemblyelection2026 Live Updates:… pic.twitter.com/DYULkxBzzP
Dr Rajesh Kumar, a retired IPS officer and a BJP candidate from the Jagatdal constituency, has filed a comprehensive 29-page complaint with the ECI against Mamata Banerjee.
The complaint alleges multiple violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, following a series of "inflammatory" remarks made during the 2026 election cycle.
The crux of the BJP's complaint centres on an alleged "sustained, multi-stage attack" on Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). According to the document, during a speech on April 21, 2026, the Chief Minister used "culturally coded metaphors" to threaten central forces with physical harm, specifically mentioning dishes like dhokar dalna (deception), bichuti (stinging nettle), and neem (bitter leaves) as euphemisms for physical retaliation.
According to EC data, 41.11% voter turnout was recorded till 11 am.
Here's the district-wise breakup of the voting data
TMC has alleged that a CRPF personnel assaulted three women in Chopra of North Dinajpur. One of them also suffered head injuries, TMC said.
TMC workers clash with Humayun Kabir supporters in Murshidabad.
People queue up to vote in various booths of Murshidabad.
Voters queue outside Madhupur Primary School. (Express Partha Pau)
Voters of Raninagar Assembly constituency under Murshidabad district. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)
Voters at Baharampur Municipality booth. (Express Photo:Partha Paul)
With unprecedented security in place, the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections began Thursday across 152 constituencies, with 2.4 lakh personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and state police deployed to oversee polling. In a first, CAPF personnel have been given charge of security up to 100 metres around polling stations to prevent intimidation or violence.
No civic volunteers or contractual staff from the state or the Central government were assigned polling duties. A central control room has been set up at the Chief Electoral Officer’s office in Kolkata, where senior officials are monitoring the process. Mock polls began at 5 am across 44,376 booths, with long queues of voters—particularly women—seen in several of the 16 poll-bound districts. A total of 1,478 candidates are contesting in this phase. Cooch Behar Dakshin, Karandighi, and Itahar have the highest number of candidates at 15 each, while Chandrakona in West Medinipur has the lowest, with five candidates.
(Express Photo: Partha Paul)
TMC workers protest, sloganeer and enter into an heated interation with the police as they oppose the arrival of Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AUJP) founder Humayun Kabir there.
With the ruling Mamata Banerjee-government facing anti-incumbency over large-scale corruption, unemployment, and women safety, the Bengal battle has now taken a highly polarised turn with questions being raised on people's voting rights, and citizenship of people whose names stand deleted from the current roll.
According to EC data, 18.76% voter turnout was recorded till 9 am.
BJP Asansol Dakshin candidate Agnimitra Paul casts her vote.
In Raipur village in Domkol, Murshidabad, CPIM and TMC workers clashed since last night. In the morning villagers complained of fear and didn’t visit the polling station. Later police and central forces escorted the villagers to the polling station.
The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal posted on X urging voters to exercise their franchise to "safeguard the rights of every individual".
"The first phase of polling is underway in Bengal. We call on every single voter to exercise their democratic franchise, freely, fairly, and without fear. Walk in with your head held high. Vote to honour our Maa. Vote to defend our Mati. Vote to protect our Manush. Vote to sustain the momentum of development in a Swanirbhor Bangla. Vote to safeguard the rights of every individual. And vote to answer decisively for the years of neglect, torment, deprivation, and exploitation inflicted by Bangla-Birodhi Bohiragoto Zamindars," the party said.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsThe first phase of polling is underway in Bengal. We call on every single voter to exercise their democratic franchise, freely, fairly, and without fear. Walk in with your head held high. Vote to honour our Maa. Vote to defend our Mati. Vote to protect our Manush.
— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) April 23, 2026
Vote to…
As Bengal began voting at 7 am, Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi called upon the citizens to participate the electoral process with "full enthusiasm". The first phase of voting for the West Bengal Assembly elections is today. I call upon all citizens to participate with full enthusiasm in this festival of democracy. I especially urge my young friends and the women of West Bengal to vote in large numbers.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsপশ্চিমবঙ্গে বিধানসভা নির্বাচনের প্রথম দফার ভোট গ্রহণ আজ। আমি সমস্ত নাগরিককে পূর্ণ উদ্যমে গণতন্ত্রের এই উৎসবে অংশগ্রহণ করার আহ্বান জানাই। আমি বিশেষভাবে আমার তরুণ বন্ধুদের এবং পশ্চিমবঙ্গের মহিলাদের বিপুল সংখ্যায় ভোট দেবার জন্য অনুরোধ করছি।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 23, 2026
Welcome to West Bengal Assembly Elections Live Blog! West Bengal is voting today (April 23) in the first phase of the Assembly polls amid row over the mass voter deletions after months-long Special Intensive Revision exercise (SIR). With the ruling Mamata Banerjee-government facing anti-incumbency over large-scale corruption, unemployment, and women safety, the Bengal battle has now taken a highly polarised turn with questions being raised on people’s voting rights, and citizenship of people whose names stand deleted from the current roll.
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