Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Phase 1 voting begins today for 386 assembly seats

Two states, 386 seats, and voter counts that shift outcomes

Polling starts today for Tamil Nadu’s full 234-member assembly and the first phase of West Bengal elections covering 152 seats. With turnout and key constituency dynamics expected to play a major role, parties are banking on candidate matchups and regional strongholds. Here’s a quick look at eligible voters, contesting parties, and what to watch in the day’s voting.