The first phase of West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 has been marred by violence in Murshidabad district. On April 23, a crude bomb explosion in Nowda and reported clashes between CPI(M) and TMC in Domkal reportedly left multiple people injured. The incidents have intensified concerns over election-day security as the campaign enters its early phase.
Voter turnout is trickling in as polling begins for the 2026 assembly elections. West Bengal logged 18.8% turnout by 9:30 am, while Tamil Nadu stood at 17.7%. West Bengal is voting across 152 constituencies in 16 districts, whereas Tamil Nadu is in a single phase. Past elections saw consistently high participation, including over 82% in 2021 for Bengal.
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Bengal elections 2026 polling is underway as BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari inspected vulnerable booths in Nandigram. He alleged he was denied entry and warned against any violence, urging calm as voters queued. In Bhabanipur, a repeat clash atmosphere is emerging, with turnout reportedly crossing 41% by 11 am, heightening scrutiny on security and access.
During West Bengal campaign trail for the 2026 Assembly elections, Amit Shah said “aapka samay samapt hua” and vowed a paan research centre in Chandipur. The elections will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29, with votes counted on May 4, as political parties battle for influence ahead of the high-stakes contest.
Tamil Nadu goes to the polls on April 23, 2026 for the Legislative Assembly elections, and the day is marked as a public holiday affecting businesses. The article breaks down whether banks are open or closed on election day and notes that results are expected on May 4, 2026.
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