From turnout to transfers, Bengal elections marked by many firsts
The West Bengal Assembly elections, the second and final phase of which concluded on April 29, 2026, saw record voter turnout (91.47%) and a high security deployment exceeding 2.3 lakh Central Armed Police Force personnel. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the Central forces would remain in West Bengal for 60 days to curb post-election violence. The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which resulted in the removal of dead, shifted, and duplicate entries, led to a significant decrease in voter list size. The Election Commission (ECI) faced challenges with "logical discrepancies" and disputes over voter eligibility, leading to an extended adjudication process. Despite these complexities, the elections marked a historical moment for West Bengal.
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
· THIS STORY — 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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