West Bengal Assembly Polls: Second Phase to Cover 142 Constituencies
Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikari among high-profile candidates as over 32 million voters prepare to cast ballots
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- West Bengal heads to the second and final phase of assembly polls on Wednesday with 142 constituencies across eight districts going to vote.
- Over 32 million voters are expected to participate in this phase covering Kolkata North, Kolkata South, North and South 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Purba Bardhaman, Nadia and Howrah.
- Outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and outgoing Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari are among the high-profile candidates in the fray.
KI-generierte Zusammenfassung
Warum es wichtig ist
West Bengal is a key state in Indian politics where assembly elections are closely watched nationally. The Trinamool Congress has been in power and these polls will determine the next government. The second phase covers eight districts including Kolkata and surrounding areas, which are traditionally Trinamool Congress strongholds.
Kolkata: Several high-profile candidates, including outgoing chief minister Mamata Banerjee and outgoing leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, will be in the fray as West Bengal heads to the second and final phase of assembly polls on Wednesday. Voters in 142 constituencies across South Bengal and Kolkata will cast their franchise to elect their representatives. The candidates include several ministers in Banerjee's Cabinet. More than 32 million people are expected to participate in the second phase. The smallest constituency is Bhatpara in terms of electorate, while the largest is Chunchura. Around 2,500 companies of central police forces have been deployed, along with motorbike quick response teams to ensure security and prompt action in the narrow alleys of Kolkata and adjacent areas. There are 4,833 super sensitive booths in the second phase. The second phase will see polling in eight districts of Kolkata North, Kolkata South, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Purba Bardhaman, Nadia and Howrah. These seats - strongholds of the Trinamool Congress - are expected to see a tough fight from BJP this time.
Offene Fragen
- Which party will form the next government in West Bengal?
- What will be the margin of victory for Trinamool Congress?
- How many seats will BJP gain in this election?
