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West Bengal Phase 2 sees 18.39% turnout by 9 am as Bhabanipur battle heats up
Politics
Published on 29 April 2026
Bhabanipur could decide more than one seat today
West Bengal’s Phase 2 Assembly elections recorded 18.39% voter turnout till 9 am across 142 constituencies in seven districts, including Kolkata. About 3.21 crore voters are set to choose among 1,448 candidates. The spotlight is on Bhabanipur, where Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari face off in a high-stakes contest.
- Phase 2 turnout stands at 18.39% till 9 am
- Voting covers 142 constituencies across seven districts
- 3.21 crore voters will decide among 1,448 candidates
- Bhabanipur features a key contest between Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari
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