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Tamil Nadu and West Bengal vote today after mock polling tested every booth readiness
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Mock polling covered every booth before the first vote
Tamil Nadu and West Bengal begin voting for the 2026 assembly polls today, following mock polling to assess readiness across booths. Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase, while West Bengal goes in two phases. Counting is scheduled for May 4. Key fights are between DMK and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu and TMC and BJP in West Bengal, alongside by-elections in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
- Voting starts today for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
- Mock polling was held to test booth readiness
- Counting set for May 4
- DMK vs AIADMK and TMC vs BJP headline contests
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