Trinamool, BJP make final appeals as campaigning ends for first phase of polls in West Bengal
Campaigning for the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections concluded on April 21, 2026. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal were among those who campaigned in various districts. Violence erupted during rallies by BJP candidate Ajit Kumar Jana and the Trinamool Congress. The Election Commission deployed over 2,450 companies of Central paramilitary forces to ensure a smooth election process. The second phase will be held on April 29, with voting taking place on May 4th.
28 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Over 3.21 crore voters in West Bengal will cast ballots in the second and final phase of the Assembly elections.
29 APR 2026
— The Hindu
West Bengal's second and final phase of elections concluded with record voter turnout and a heightened security presence, but faced challenges with voter eligibility and roll revisions.
30 APR 2026
— The Hindu
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited an EVM strong room, alleging potential tampering and demanding transparency in the counting process.
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