West Bengal Elections Phase 2 LIVE: The second and last phase of voting is taking place in West Bengal today. Voting has started. Voting is being held for 142 seats in the second phase. In the first phase on April 23, more than 92 percent of the voting took place in 152 seats. The fate of 1448 candidates is at stake in the second phase.
Supporters of the TMC candidate from Bhabanipur and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee gathered at the Ekbalpur area in the Bhabanipur constituency.
#WATCH | West Bengal | Supporters of the TMC candidate from Bhabanipur and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee gathered at the Ekbalpur area in the Bhabanipur constituency pic.twitter.com/EDLXCAPY88
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
89.99% approximate voter turnout recorded till 5 pm in the second and final phase of West Bengal elections 2026. Crosses 2021 record of 80.4% for same seats.
BJP candidate from Kalyani Assembly Constituency in Nadia district, Anupam Biswas, said, "... TMC is finished. It is a party of the past. BJP will form the government in West Bengal, with huge victory margins..."
#WATCH | Nadia, West Bengal: BJP candidate from Kalyani Assembly Constituency, Anupam Biswas, says, "... TMC is finished. It is a party of the past. BJP will form the government in West Bengal, with huge victory margins..." https://t.co/YWhs8gKG5a pic.twitter.com/Lowilki9dk
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
Kolkata: Dr Shashi Panja, TMC leader and candidate from the Shyampukur constituency, says, "Voting is going very well in my constituency...We noticed that in our area, the agents of the oppositon party were trying to create a ruckus in many places...They were going to various booths and creating an atmosphere that would slow down the polling process or even stop polling...There are many people who didn't get a chance to vote this time...The opposition candidate's behaviour, their people gathering at various places, and then the police coming and lathi-charging, hurting other party members. All this was unnecessary..."
#WATCH | Kolkata | Dr Shashi Panja, TMC leader and candidate from the Shyampukur constituency, says, "Voting is going very well in my constituency...We noticed that in our area, the agents of the oppositon party were trying to create a ruckus in many places...They were going to… https://t.co/0s0D4sbZuA pic.twitter.com/53HZJUGbgq
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
Kolkata: TMC candidate from Bhabanipur and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "As per the information we have, BJP is losing in Bengal. We are going to form our government with a 2/3rd majority."
#WATCH | Kolkata: TMC candidate from Bhabanipur and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says, "As per the information we have, BJP is losing in Bengal. We are going to form our government with a 2/3rd majority."
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
(Source: Mamata Banerjee's Facebook page) pic.twitter.com/Qr0q7uydx8
Somenath Shyam Ichini (AITC) Candidate from JAGATDAL Constituency, said, "...Some new officers who have been deployed are threatening our leaders, they have raided their residences late at night...The thinking of the BJP that they will get votes from the public by threatening them is wrong...This is Bengal..."
#WATCH | North 24 Parganas | Somenath Shyam Ichini (AITC) Candidate from JAGATDAL Constituency, says, "...Some new officers who have been deployed are threatening our leaders, they have raided their residences late at night...The thinking of the BJP that they will get votes from… pic.twitter.com/YD0evXINLv
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
On the second phase of Bengal polls, West Bengal Congress chief Subhankar Sarkar said, “Election Commission is a complete failure. It is working in a one-sided manner with the central and state forces. Voters are having to wait in long queues, senior citizens are not being taken care of…BJP and TMC project rivalry, but they are not at all fighting each other…both parties have taken advantage of the Election Commission. I believe, after May 4, Bengal will see a new chapter, Congress will form the government…”
#WATCH | Hooghly, West Bengal: On the second phase of Bengal polls, West Bengal Congress chief Subhankar Sarkar says, “Election Commission is a complete failure. It is working in a one-sided manner with the central and state forces. Voters are having to wait in long queues,… pic.twitter.com/5p0h8sdsXU
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
Kolkata: BJP candidate from Entally constituency Priyanka Tibrewal says, "I pray that the legal voters can vote, and that no force is being used. I am visiting such places and catching these people..."
#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: BJP candidate from Entally constituency Priyanka Tibrewal says, "I pray that the legal voters can vote, and that no force is being used. I am visiting such places and catching these people..." pic.twitter.com/9tS84Iy392
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
Kolkata: TMC candidate from Bhabanipur and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "... Victory is here and Trinamool is winning..."
#WATCH | West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 | Kolkata: TMC candidate from Bhabanipur and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says, "... Victory is here and Trinamool is winning..." pic.twitter.com/wlnzcTeffY
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
TMC candidate from Bhabanipur and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, shows her inked finger after casting her vote.
#WATCH | West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 | Kolkata | TMC candidate from Bhabanipur and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, shows her inked finger after casting her vote. pic.twitter.com/NTAqN1N903
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer, Manoj Agarwal, stated that re-polling will be conducted in areas where tape was found affixed to the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). At several booths within the Falta Assembly constituency, tape was discovered covering the buttons corresponding to the BJP's election symbol. The BJP had lodged a complaint regarding this matter with the Election Commission.
The trend of bumper voter turnout continues in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections. Compared to the first phase, the second phase witnessed more intense clashes between the BJP and the TMC. Despite this, voters stepped out of their homes. By 3 PM, approximately 78 percent polling had been recorded across 142 seats.
On the last phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, BJP State President Madan Rathore says, “I feel we should get seats around 160–165… like we saw the excitement in the first phase and the same continues in this… Congress and TMC are like each other… But the state knows that TMC is the enemy of Congress as well… We don’t give importance to TMC because it does appeasement… They do not follow the directions and guidelines set by the Centre… People are hoping for change… We are hopeful in Tamil Nadu with the AIADMK alliance; we’re winning in Assam and Puducherry.”
#WATCH | Jaipur, Rajasthan | On the last phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, BJP State President Madan Rathore says, “I feel we should get seats around 160–165… like we saw the excitement in the first phase and the same continues in this… Congress and TMC are like each… pic.twitter.com/SkwI3gPhdm
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
Second phase of voting for West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election 2026, underway. TMC candidate from Bhangar Assembly Constituency, Saokat Molla, casts his vote.
#WATCH | South 24 Parganas, West Bengal: Second phase of voting for West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election 2026, underway.
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
TMC candidate from Bhangar Assembly Constituency, Saokat Molla, casts his vote. pic.twitter.com/bUWr4QWcMW
Tension erupts at Booth Number 113 in Canning West Bengal Assembly Constituency.
#WATCH | West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 | South 24 Parganas, West Bengal: Tension erupts at Booth Number 113 in Canning West Bengal Assembly Constituency. pic.twitter.com/p43qLMkwY9
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
Paresh Ram Das, All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate contesting from Canning Paschim Assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas, says, "...Pradeep Das, polling agent in one of the booths, who was beaten by the CRPF personnel and dragged outside of the booth, saying that a complaint has been lodged against him...We will complain against the CRPF officer and take legal action against him."
#WATCH | South 24 Parganas | Paresh Ram Das, All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate contesting from Canning Paschim Assembly constituency, says, "...Pradeep Das, polling agent in one of the booths, who was beaten by the CRPF personnel and dragged outside of the booth,… https://t.co/RaaTG7Py6M pic.twitter.com/uApLNxup9m
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari stated that when he arrived at a polling station in Bhabanipur, some individuals raised slogans of 'Joy Bangla.' He claimed that these individuals were Muslims of Bangladeshi origin whose names did not appear on the voter list. According to Adhikari, he allowed them to continue raising slogans for about 15 minutes so that the entire incident could be captured on camera. He further claimed that, in the wake of this incident, approximately 10,000 votes have shifted in his favor. Earlier in the day, a tense situation had also arisen at a polling station in Bhabanipur due to slogan-shouting during his arrival.
After casting his vote in Belgachia, Mithun Chakraborty remarked, "If the voting percentage remains high, you can understand what is about to happen."
In the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, a voter turnout of approximately 61.11 percent was recorded by 1 PM. Meanwhile, BJP leader Locket Chatterjee claimed that voting had already reached nearly 85 percent in several locations and that the election process was proceeding peacefully. Appealing to the people to exercise their franchise, she asserted that the BJP is poised to form the government this time and that Bengal is slipping out of Mamata Banerjee's grasp.
Amidst the ongoing voting in Bengal, Home Minister Amit Shah called Suvendu Adhikari to receive an update. Meanwhile, the Election Commission issued a statement declaring, "If the application of tape on any button of an EVM, or any other tampering, is confirmed, re-polling will be conducted at the concerned booths."
The atmosphere turned tense at a polling station when Suvendu Adhikari, the BJP candidate from both Bhabanipur and Nandigram, arrived to inspect the premises. As he was leaving, he raised slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Hindu Hindu Bhai-Bhai' (Hindus are brothers). At that moment, TMC supporters present at the scene surrounded him and began chanting 'Jai Bangla'. The exchange of slogans between the two factions continued for some time, creating a minor tension in the area.
Ratna Debnath, the BJP candidate from the Panihati constituency and mother of the victim from R.G. Kar Medical College, has alleged that certain TMC workers attempted to attack her and subjected her to abusive language. She stated that she was intimidated by accusations of politicizing her daughter's case and was warned that she would have to face the consequences on May 4. According to Ratna Debnath, she lodged a complaint with the police, demanding the arrest of the accused; however, the police reportedly asked her to leave the premises and even refused to allow her chief election agent to remain by her side. Subsequently, after a formal complaint was registered at the police station, the police arrived at the scene and removed the TMC workers present there.
West Bengal Election Voting LIVE: Approximately 39.97 percent voter turnout was recorded by 11 AM during the second and final phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Meanwhile, the State Election Commissioner has stated that if any irregularity or complaint regarding the pressing of buttons emerges from any location, it will be investigated. If the complaint is found to be valid, re-polling will be conducted at the concerned booth.
The BJP has alleged tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the Falta Assembly constituency. According to the BJP candidate, the buttons on the EVMs are not functioning properly. They have also demanded a re-election. It is worth noting that heavy contingents of central forces have been deployed in Diamond Harbour and Falta. Units of the Rapid Action Force have also been deployed to maintain law and order.
Amidst the ongoing voting in Bengal, reports have emerged of the BJP candidate being gheraoed in Panihati. Here, TMC workers allegedly surrounded the BJP candidate, Ratna Debnath, and raised slogans.
Reports of a scuffle have emerged from a polling booth in Khanakul, Hooghly, amidst the ongoing voting process. A clash broke out between supporters of the TMC and the Indian Secular Front (ISF) at this location. According to reports, supporters from both parties came to blows following allegations regarding the appointment of fake polling agents.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee came into the field and directly raised questions on the election process. She said that some observers are not impartial and are working under some pressure.
#WATCH | Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, Mamata Banerjee, says, "Look how our worker was beaten up at night. Just look at this atrocity. What kind of hooliganism is going on? Voting does not happen like this. Voting… pic.twitter.com/yY3TGSz4az
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
Voters in Baranagar, North 24 Parganas, have complained that the EVM is not functioning at Booth Number 72.
#WATCH बारानगर, उत्तर 24 परगना | वोटर्स की शिकायत है कि बारानगर के बूथ नंबर 72 पर EVM काम नहीं कर रही है। pic.twitter.com/fPmSJVixQ8
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) April 29, 2026
Tension increased in Bansati, South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, when BJP candidate Bikash Sardar reached a polling booth. During this, Trinamool supporters surrounded him and started raising slogans of "thief" and "thief."
Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that Mamata Banerjee is moving around accompanied by 50 goons. Suvendu has lodged a complaint with the Commission.
BJP candidate Palash Rana was prevented from entering a polling booth in Raidighi, Diamond Harbour, in the South 24 Parganas district.
Bumper voting continues in Bengal. Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari have arrived at the same polling booth in Bhabanipur. Both are candidates from this constituency.
Bumper voting continues in Bengal. By 9 AM, 18.39% voting has been recorded.
18.39% approximate voter turnout recorded till 9 am in the second and final phase of West Bengal elections 2026. pic.twitter.com/Ip2nCFjeEI
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
Mamata Banerjee has leveled a serious allegation against the BJP. She stated that the BJP intends to win this election by force. She further alleged that her party workers are being beaten up. "Is this how voting is ever conducted? Voting is supposed to take place peacefully." Mamata remarked that voting is, after all, the festival of democracy.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee said that so many forces have been deployed in Bengal, only Rafale was left to be deployed. INS warships were also yet to be deployed. What should have been done against Pakistan and Bangladesh, they are doing for the people of Bengal. Want to tell Gyanesh Kumar to remove whoever needs to be removed. We will win with an overwhelming majority. TMC will win more seats than in 2021.
A historic scene was witnessed today in Kolkata's most high-profile seat, Bhawanipur, during the second phase of voting in the Bengal Assembly elections. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who usually kept an eye on the entire process from her residence in the morning on the voting day, took to the streets at 7.00 am today. It is being seen for the first time in state politics that Mamata Banerjee herself is visiting the areas early in the morning to take stock of the booths.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee cast his vote at Mitra Sansthan in Bhawanipur assembly constituency.
#WATCH कोलकाता, पश्चिम बंगाल: पश्चिम बंगाल विधानसभा चुनाव 2026 के दूसरे चरण में TMC नेता अभिषेक बनर्जी ने भवानीपुर विधानसभा क्षेत्र के मित्रा संस्थान में अपना वोट डाला। pic.twitter.com/517cDwTBHS
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) April 29, 2026
Tension prevailed during voting in Bali assembly constituency of Howrah when the EVM machine broke down at the polling booth of Don Bosco Liluah Sahanlal Vidyalaya. When the voting process was disrupted due to a glitch in the machine, the voters became agitated and the situation worsened. To control the situation, the central security forces deployed had to resort to lathicharge. Two people have been arrested in this incident.
Priyanka Tibrewal, BJP candidate from the Entley seat, had an argument with polling officials and security personnel at a polling booth in Kolkata. It is reported that due to the booth being small, her polling agent was sent out.
#WATCH एंटली विधानसभा क्षेत्र से भाजपा उम्मीदवार प्रियंका टिबरेवाल ने कहा, "देखिए वे कितने परेशान हैं। उनके पास एक बटन दबाने के लिए 10 लोग हैं..." https://t.co/rvBBeQkwJC pic.twitter.com/P8BGqVBhB5
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) April 29, 2026
Taking advantage of the darkness of night, some miscreants attacked a BJP camp at booth number 221 in 'Steamer Ghat' area of Shantipur assembly constituency of Nadia district. Such an allegation has been made.
ISKCON monks are dancing and singing 'bhajans' while going to vote in the second and final phase in Bengal.
#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: The monks of the ISKCON dance and sing 'Bhajans' as they head to cast their votes in the second and last phase of State Assembly elections
— ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2026
#WestBengalLegislativeAssemblyelection2026 pic.twitter.com/zd0PyGOji8
During the second phase of voting in West Bengal elections 2026, Dilip Ghosh, BJP candidate from Kharagpur Sadar, said, "Our fight is not for any one election. We have come for social change. We are fighting to bring change in people's lives and to see that change in front of our eyes.
Mamta Banerjee has left to vote. Mamta will cast her vote in Bhawanipur. While talking to the media she said that I will inspect the whole day. BJP is doing its own thing by bringing in some new people. I will go everywhere like a voter. I have also met Firhad Hakim in the morning.
EVM has malfunctioned at booth number 95 of Katwa Assembly constituency of East Bardhaman. Voters have been standing in queue since morning. They are angry because the EVM machine broke down even before the voting started.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that to free Bengal from the rule of fear, syndicate, and corruption, I appeal to all the voters of the second and final phase, especially mothers, sisters, and youth, to vote in maximum numbers. Your one vote will become a medium to restore the pride of Bengal as well as provide security to women. Only a government that has the vision of development and the determination to selectively drive out infiltrators can fulfill the dreams of the youth of Bengal. Record vote for 'Sonar Bangla'.
পশ্চিমবঙ্গকে ভয়, সিন্ডিকেট এবং দুর্নীতির অপশাসন থেকে মুক্ত করবার জন্য দ্বিতীয় অর্থাৎ শেষ দফায় সকল ভোটারদের, বিশেষভাবে মায়েদের, বোনেদের এবং যুব সমাজের কাছে আবেদন করছি আপনার রেকর্ড সংখ্যায় ভোটদান করুন।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 29, 2026
আপনার একটি ভোট বাংলার গৌরবকে পুনরায় ফিরিয়ে আনবার সঙ্গে সঙ্গে মহিলাদের…
Dinesh Trivedi, former Union minister in West Bengal and India's next high commissioner to Bangladesh, casts his vote at a polling booth in Kolkata.
There is news of uproar at booth numbers 140 and 143 in Shyampukur. It is alleged that a BJP agent was stopped from sitting on his seat. Apart from this, Trinamool Congress is also accused of issuing threats. Candidate Purnima Chakraborty arrived at the scene and ensured that the agents took their seats, yet despite her intervention, the threats reportedly continued.
A BJP agent's head was injured at Booth No. 53 in Chapra, Bengal. The Trinamool Congress has been accused of the incident.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra casts her vote at polling booth number 120 of Karimpur Girls High School in Nadia.
#WATCH नादिया: पश्चिम बंगाल विधानसभा चुनाव 2026 | दूसरे चरण का मतदान शुरू हुआ। TMC सांसद महुआ मोइत्रा ने करीमपुर गर्ल्स हाई स्कूल के पोलिंग बूथ नंबर 120 पर मतदान किया। pic.twitter.com/qzu5AsgC23
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) April 29, 2026
PM Modi has appeals for voting regarding the second phase of voting in Bengal. He tweeted and said that today is the second phase of voting. Record-breaking voting today too. Women's power and youth power should vote in large numbers. Voting is going on for 142 seats in seven districts.
Today is Phase-2 of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 29, 2026
Urging all those voting today to do so in record numbers and make our democracy more vibrant as well as participative. It is important that the women and youth of West Bengal, in particular, turnout in large numbers…
Important seats where voting is taking place today include Bhabanipur, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is facing opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari. Suvendu Adhikari is also contesting from Nandigram, from where he is the sitting BJP MLA.
West Bengal Elections 2026: Mother of RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim and BJP candidate from Panihati seat, Ratna Debnath, said that we will win and we will get justice. People will vote for us.
The most talked about seat of the second phase is Bhawanipur, from where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is once again in the fray. BJP's Subhendu Adhikari is giving tough competition to her on this seat. Meanwhile, on the Kolkata Port seat, senior TMC leader Firhad Hakim is contesting against BJP candidate Rakesh Singh. Apart from this, the competition is also considered to be tough on seats like Dumdum, Sandeshkhali, Hingalganj, Bhatpara, Jagatdal, Barrackpur, Bangaon, Ranaghat North, Ranaghat South, Rash Behari, Yadavpur and Beliganj.
Mock polls are being held for the second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections at booth numbers 201, 202 and 191 of Baranagar Assembly constituency.
Mock polling is underway at Polling Station 79 of Shibpur Assembly constituency in Howrah for the second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections.
More than 2.3 lakh Central Armed Police Forces personnel and 38,297 state police personnel have been deployed. Apart from this, 142 general observers, 95 police observers, 100 expenditure observers, and special teams of NIA are also keeping an eye on sensitive booths.
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