West Bengal second phase voting underway with tight security and rising turnout hopes

Officials believe turnout could beat the first phase

West Bengal’s second phase of assembly voting is underway with extensive security arrangements in place across the state. Chief Electoral Officer Agarwal said polling has been peaceful and expressed confidence that voter turnout may surpass the first phase. With logistics, staffing, and monitoring set for a smooth process, officials are urging continued participation as the day’s polling progresses.