West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE: First phase of polls to see voting across 152 Assembly constituencies today
The Hindu·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
West Bengal's first phase of Assembly elections commences Thursday with voting across 152 constituencies spanning 16 districts. Approximately 3.60 crore voters will determine the fate of 1,452 candidates. Polling begins at 7 a.m., covering eight districts in north Bengal and eight in south Bengal.
Key Entities
West BengalAssembly Elections 2026152 constituencies3.60 crore voters1,452 candidates16 districts