Bengal votes surge in first hours beating 2024 Lok Sabha pace as clashes and glitches hit

First six hours show turnout leap as technical glitches spread

West Bengal’s Assembly elections are drawing heavy voter participation in the early hours, outpacing the turnout pace seen in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Voting is underway across multiple regions, including high-stakes contests involving prominent leaders. Still, reports of violence and technical glitches are emerging. The campaign debate is increasingly centered on electoral roll revisions, unemployment, and corruption claims tied to jobs.