West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Highlights: 91.91 per cent voter turnout recorded in first phase

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 LIVE: The second phase of voting is scheduled for April 29 and counting of votes on May 4.

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 LIVE: West Bengal recorded 91.91 per cent voter turnout in the first phase. The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, called it the "highest ever".

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 LIVE: West Bengal hits 89.93 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm, as reported by ANI.

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 LIVE: The Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a public meeting and said, "I'm warning Didi's goons not to step out of their homes on the 29th. If the people of Arambagh are troubled on the 29th, after the 5th, we'll hang them upside down and straighten them out."

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 LIVE: The BJP candidate from Mathabhanga, Nisith Pramanik, told ANI, "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 for employment have returned to vote..."

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 LIVE: The BJP leader Locket Chatterjee said, "Poll violence in Murshidabad is very saddening. The Election Commission will probe the incident", to PTI.

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 LIVE: BJP candidate from Siuri and a TMC had a verbal spat, with the former alleging that she is "terrorising" voters and that she cannot be present within a 100-metre radius of the polling booth

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: BJP candidate from South Dinajpur Suvendu Sarkar manhandled allegedly by TMC workers even as a security person tries to protect him, shows video.

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: TMC MP Mahua Moitra questioned “What exactly are Swadesh Singh, Professor Satyavati College and Saurabh Singh doing in Bengal? Calling up people for vasooli & distributing cash in the name of BJP Rastriya Adhyaksh @NitinNabin. We’re watching - you will not escape.”

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: TMC candidate from Sujapur constituency, Sabina Yasmin, alleges the Central Forces of disrupting polling. She says, "The Central Forces are creating problems in a lot of polling booths. Their work is to maintain law and order, but they are checking ID cards. Due to this, voting is going slowly. They think that if people remain standing under the Sun for long, they will return without voting. They intend that there should be less voting. We are filing a complaint."

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 LIVE: "Today, I offer 10 guarantees to the sisters of Bengal. The 1st guarantee is that those who commit atrocities against the sisters and daughters of Bengal will face the strictest possible punishment. Women's police stations will be established in every block, and special squads will be formed to ensure safety on the streets. The 2nd guarantee is that there will be large-scale recruitment of young women into the Bengal Police force. The 3rd guarantee is that, under the Bengal BJP government's 'Matri Shakti Bhorosa Card', Rs 36,000 will be transferred directly into women's bank accounts over the course of one year. The 4th guarantee is that the Bengal BJP government will provide financial assistance of Rs 50,000 to young women pursuing their graduation. The 5th guarantee is that the Bengal BJP government will provide financial aid of up to Rs 21,000 to expectant mothers," PM Modi said.

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: Congress candidate from Berhampore Assembly constituency, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury flagged malfunctioned EVMs in many booths. ANI shared a video in which he can be seen speaking with a election commission official on phone, telling him that voters are going back after waiting for long hours under the sun.

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 LIVE: "No member of our Matua families, Namashudra families, or refugee families needs to fear the TMC. No one can even lay a finger on you. All those who are refugees, who have come to India due to persecution based on religion, due to hardships, and out of a sense of self-respect for their faith, Modi stands with them. The moment a BJP government is formed in Bengal, the process of granting citizenship under the CAA will be accelerated. You will receive every document and the benefits of every scheme that is available to any Indian citizen. This is Modi's guarantee," says PM Modi in Nadia

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Live: TMC candidate Chandan Mondal faces protests at Booth 234 in Goramahal

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: A voter alleges a proxy vote in her name during the state election 2026. Father of the voter, Gopal Das says, "My daughter and I came to vote. I cast my vote, after which we were told that someone had already cast the vote in my daughter's name... We were asked to call the DLO, who said that this is not under me..."

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Live: A clash broke out between the TMC and Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AUJP) party workers in Murshidabad.

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Live: The Trinamool Congress rule of fear will come to an end on May 4, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Live: BJP is forming the government in Bengal. On 4th May, people of Bengal will celebrate with Jhalmuri and sweets, says PM Modi in Nadia

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 LIVE: It's me who ate 'Jhalmuri', but the Trinamool Congress is feeling the heat, says PM Modi in Nadia

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 LIVE: District-wise data showed Paschim Medinipur is currently leading in voter turnout with 44.69 per cent, followed by Jhargram 43.71 per cent, Bankura 43.22 per cent and Purba Medinipur 42.16 per cent.