New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) As voting for the second phase of West Bengal is underway, voter turnout was recorded at 18.39 per cent till 9 a.m. Polling began at 7 a.m. for 142 constituencies across six districts in West Bengal, including its capital, Kolkata, in the second phase of the two-phase Assembly polls.The polling process started with mild tension in certain pockets from the very first hour.In the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in South Kolkata, which is witnessing a battle between Chie…

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Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) Actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty cast his vote during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on Wednesday and expressed confidence that voter turnout could reach 90 per cent. Speaking to reporters, he said, “From what I am seeing, I feel that turnout may go up to 90 per cent today. If that happens, one can understand what it indicates.”Several other BJP candidates, including Ratna Debnath, cast their votes during the ongoing phase of the West B…

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New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday expressed optimism over voter participation in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, sharing multiple posts highlighting strong turnout, especially among women and young electors.In a post on X, the ECI said, “Early morning queues of our Women voters – enthusiasm at its peak in the festival of Democracy. Glimpses of women voters at a polling station in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.” The ECI und…

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