Updated: April 23, 2026 8:04:23 am IST
West Bengal Election Live Updates: Voting will be held in its 152 constituencies in the first phase of Bengal elections.
West Bengal Election 2026 Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged women and youth to vote in large numbers while voting continues. west bengal In the first phase, voting will be held in 152 constituencies in 16 districts of the state today. Voting timing for the first phase of Bengal elections is from 7 am to 6 pm today.
as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee‘S Trinamool Congress The opposition is demanding re-election Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to remove its rival from power.
political atmosphere is hot Bengal The election campaign came to a boil during the last 48 hours as both Trinamool and BJP took out rallies and attacked each other. At an election rally in Dumdum, eastern area of Kolkata, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Launching a scathing attack on Mamata Banerjee, she accused her party of “using infiltrators as a vote bank”. Meanwhile, senior TMC leaders Abhishek Banerjee He accused Shah of insulting women by addressing Mamata Banerjee as ‘Aayi Didi’.
Special Intensive Review (SIR) has been in focus throughout the election campaign in West Bengal. This process reportedly led to the deletion of over 60 lakh to 90 lakh names, reducing the voter base from approximately 7.66 crore to 7.04 crore.
As the first phase of elections gets underway in Bengal today, some key frequently asked questions were answered:
-What are some of the major seats worth visiting? Some of the key seats are Bhabanipur, where Mamata Banerjee is facing off against BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari, Kharagpur Sadar, where BJP’s Dilip Ghosh will take on TMC’s Pradeep Sarkar, Murshidabad, where BJP’s Gauri Shankar Ghosh and TMC’s Shaoni Singha Roy are once again locked in battle, and Baharampur, where Congress’s Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is trying to make a comeback.
-How many voters in Bengal? More than 3.22 crore voters are eligible to vote in West Bengal today.
-How many seats did BJP get last time? In the 2021 assembly elections, the BJP secured 77 seats and is making a fresh effort to oust Trinamool from power. However, TMC has claimed that BJP will remain at an even lower level this time and will not be able to win more than 50 seats.
-When will phase 2 voting take place? While 152 constituencies will go to polls today, the remaining 142 seats will go to polls on April 29, the results of which will be declared on May 4.
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as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee‘S Trinamool Congress The opposition is demanding re-election Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to remove its rival from power.
political atmosphere is hot Bengal The election campaign came to a boil during the last 48 hours as both Trinamool and BJP took out rallies and attacked each other. At an election rally in Dumdum, eastern area of Kolkata, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Launching a scathing attack on Mamata Banerjee, she accused her party of “using infiltrators as a vote bank”. Meanwhile, senior TMC leaders Abhishek Banerjee He accused Shah of insulting women by addressing Mamata Banerjee as ‘Aayi Didi’.
Special Intensive Review (SIR) has been in focus throughout the election campaign in West Bengal. This process reportedly led to the deletion of over 60 lakh to 90 lakh names, reducing the voter base from approximately 7.66 crore to 7.04 crore.
As the first phase of elections gets underway in Bengal today, some key frequently asked questions were answered:
-What are some of the major seats worth visiting? Some of the key seats are Bhabanipur, where Mamata Banerjee is facing off against BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari, Kharagpur Sadar, where BJP’s Dilip Ghosh will take on TMC’s Pradeep Sarkar, Murshidabad, where BJP’s Gauri Shankar Ghosh and TMC’s Shaoni Singha Roy are once again locked in battle, and Baharampur, where Congress’s Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is trying to make a comeback.
-How many voters in Bengal? More than 3.22 crore voters are eligible to vote in West Bengal today.
-How many seats did BJP get last time? In the 2021 assembly elections, the BJP secured 77 seats and is making a fresh effort to oust Trinamool from power. However, TMC has claimed that BJP will remain at an even lower level this time and will not be able to win more than 50 seats.
-When will phase 2 voting take place? While 152 constituencies will go to polls today, the remaining 142 seats will go to polls on April 29, the results of which will be declared on May 4.
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April 23, 2026 8:02:20 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Dilip Ghosh says BJP will win more than 100 seats in North and South Bengal
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: “BJP’s main influence area is in North and South Bengal and I think BJP will win more than 100 seats there,” Ghosh said. The path to victory will be clear from here.
April 23, 2026 7:57:17 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Humayun Kabir says he is always the first one to vote
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: On Phase 1 voting, Humayun Kabir told ANI, “For the last 20 years, I have been the first person to vote at my booth in Murshidabad. Today, we will monitor the situation from the party office.”
April 23, 2026 7:53:40 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Elephant disrupts voting process in Jhargram
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: An elephant entered near the polling booth at Jitusol Primary School, Jhargram.
April 23, 2026 7:47:07 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Election Commission of India puts six districts of Bengal under surveillance
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Election Commission of India has placed Malda, Murshidabad, Uttar Dinajpur, Cooch Behar, Birbhum and Purba Bardhaman under special surveillance. More than 2,193 rapid response teams, surveillance units and flying squads have been deployed to curb violence and ensure free and fair voting.
April 23, 2026 7:38:11 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: How to download your voter slip online?
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Voters can download their slips through the official portal of Election Commission of India. After visiting the website, log in using your registered mobile number or email ID.
After logging in select E-EPIC download option. Enter your EPIC number and select your state to view your details. The Voter Information Slip will appear on the screen, which you can download and save for use.
April 23, 2026 7:30:08 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: What is the voting time?
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: If you don’t know, voting is already underway for the first phase of Bengal Elections 2026. Voting began at 7 am and will end at 6 pm.
April 23, 2026 7:25:06 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Voting begins in Medinipur
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Voting begins in Medinipur in the first phase of assembly elections amid tight security; Voters standing in queue to cast their votes.
April 23, 2026 7:15:11 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: PM Modi urges youth and women to vote in large numbers in Bengal
West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE: “The first phase of voting for the West Bengal Assembly elections is today. I call on all citizens to participate in this festival of democracy with full enthusiasm. I especially urge my young friends and the women of West Bengal to vote in large numbers,” Modi wrote on Twitter as voting for the first phase began at 7 am.
April 23, 2026 7:12:55 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury sees hope for Congress in Murshidabad
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Congress candidate from Berhampur, says, “I am expecting good results. There is an anti-incumbency wave, especially in Murshidabad district. The ruling party has spent crores of rupees in campaigning, however, I am confident that we will be successful to a great extent in regaining our lost ground.”
“You people can differentiate between the ruling party and the BJP but I don’t see much difference between them. They both are elected autocrats.” (PTI)
April 23, 2026 7:09:20 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari hopes for peaceful elections
“While hoping for a peaceful election, no one will be able to create chaos as paramilitary forces are deployed,” BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari told reporters (PTI).
April 23, 2026 7:07:33 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: People queuing up to vote in Siliguri
People stand in a queue outside a polling booth in Siliguri, waiting for their turn to cast their vote.
April 23, 2026 7:06:30 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Clashes ahead of voting today
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Ahead of voting today, clashes were reported in Domkal in Murshidabad and Sitalkuchi in Cooch Behar last night.
April 23, 2026 7:02:47 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Voting begins in 152 constituencies
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Voting underway in its 152 constituencies in the first phase.
April 23, 2026 6:55:54 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE: TMC appeals to voters – do not vote for ‘outsiders’
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: TMC also continued its aggressive stance against the BJP, accusing the party of being a “bohiragoto” (outsider) and being disrespectful towards Bengal. TMC also reportedly filed a complaint on Wednesday, accusing the BJP of running “special trains” from Surat to Bengal and alleging that they were offering free travel and food to influence voters.
April 23, 2026 6:54:18 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: BJP says it will end both ‘Love and Land Jihad’ if voted to power
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: During the last phase of the election campaign, Home Minister Amit Shah hit out at the BJP in West Bengal through several rallies and attacked the ruling TMC over infiltration, corruption and governance. “Both love jihad and land jihad will end… farmers will get ₹9,000…women and unemployed youth will get ₹3,000 per month,” he said during the election campaign.
April 23, 2026 6:50:39 am First
Election Updates Live: Voting taking place today in Tamil Nadu too
April 23, 2026 6:47:59 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: ECI deploys 2.5 lakh personnel of central paramilitary forces
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: A record 2,450 companies of central paramilitary forces, comprising around 2.5 lakh personnel, have been deployed by the Election Commission of India for the elections.
April 23, 2026 6:44:25 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Around 3.6 crore voters will vote today in the first phase
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Voting will begin soon in 152 assembly constituencies spread across 16 districts: eight in North Bengal and eight in South Bengal. Around 3.6 crore voters will decide the fate of 1,452 candidates, with voting starting at 7 am.
April 23, 2026 6:40:54 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live Updates: Important fight between TMC and BJP
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is seeking a fourth consecutive term, while the Bharatiya Janata Party – which had won 77 seats last time – is stepping up its bid to form the government in the state.
April 23, 2026 6:34:27 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live Updates: Voting to begin soon
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live Updates: Voting for the first phase of the election will begin at 7 am IST and end at 6 pm.
April 23, 2026 6:29:21 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Voting being held in two phases in Bengal
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: There are a total of 294 state assembly constituencies in West Bengal, out of which 152 will go to polls in the first phase today as the state is witnessing a keen contest between the BJP and the incumbent TMC. Voting for the remaining 142 seats will be held on April 29.
April 23, 2026 6:16:40 am First
West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE: First phase of voting in Bengal today
West Bengal Elections 2026 Live: Vote today in the first phase of West Bengal Elections 2026. Today voting is taking place in a total of 152 constituencies. Follow our live blog for all the latest updates on Bengal elections today.
