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Modi urges record turnout as West Bengal votes in phase two across 142 seats
Politics
Published on 29 April 2026
142 constituencies go to vote as Modi pushes turnout
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters to turn out in large numbers as West Bengal began phase two polling for the 2026 Assembly elections. Voting is underway in 142 constituencies, with election authorities deploying extensive arrangements to maintain smooth, peaceful polling across regions. The phase is seen as critical to determining the state’s electoral trajectory.
- West Bengal phase two polling started for 142 constituencies
- Modi appealed to voters for large turnout in a post on X
- Election authorities have set up elaborate arrangements for polling
- Phase two is viewed as crucial for shaping the election path
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