West Bengal gears up for Phase 2 polling on April 29, with the Election Commission stressing turnout and orderly voting. Polling stations will function from 7 am to 6 pm, and voters must carry a valid photo ID from the approved list. Strict booth guidelines— including limits on mobile phones and political symbols—are set to keep the process fair and smooth.
Uttar Pradesh IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, known for high-profile encounters, issued a stern warning in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas after complaints from the Falta constituency. He led raids and warned the family of TMC candidate Jahangir Khan amid accusations of voter intimidation, and also flagged irregularities in Khan’s security deployment. The incident is now drawing political heat ahead of the 2026 elections.
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