West Bengal’s phase 2 polling shows women voters outnumbering men in 23 assembly seats, a pattern seen already in phase 1. The shift is most visible in urban areas around Kolkata and Salt Lake, where several constituencies record a sizable female surplus. Election data also points to consistently higher turnout among women than men.
Ahead of phase two assembly polls in West Bengal, the state’s Chief Electoral Officer said local administration is monitoring sensitive areas and that there is “nothing to hide” because everything is recorded. He urged voters to stay tension-free, citing a mix of police and CAPF presence, with officials reportedly going on on-ground observation to ensure issues are addressed promptly.
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West Bengal is set for Phase 2 of its 2026 Assembly elections, with voting across 142 constituencies in seven districts. A total of 1,448 candidates are in the fray, making the battle wide and crowded. The headline fight is Bhabanipur, where Mamata Banerjee takes on Suvendu Adhikari, alongside other major contests featuring prominent leaders.
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