3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 28, 2026 10:27 PM IST Exit polls for all the Assembly elections held in Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Assam will be out by tomorrow evening.
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said West Bengal had recorded the highest ever polling percentage in both phases since Independence. The election results will be announced, along with those for polls in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, on May 4.“Highest ever percentage of polling in West Bengal in both Phase I and II since Independence. Chunav ka Parv, Paschim Bengal ka Garv,” CEC Kumar said. Click here for West Bengal exit poll results Charges flew thick and fast from the time the booths opened in the morning with the TMC and BJP, the two main players in the fray, accusing each other of resorting to means to intimidate and influence voters. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the TMC candidate from Bhabanipur, made rounds of the constituency since morning, levelling allegations against the Central forces and accusing Election Commission observers of working at the behest of the BJP. Suvendu Adhikari, Banerjee’s rival in Bhabanipur, also did the rounds and accused the CM and her party of mobilising “outsiders” for voting. As the polling progressed during the day, TMC leaders and workers levelled allegations very similar to those made by Banerjee.Story continues below this ad There were long queues of voters everywhere and polling was brisk. Until 5 pm, the turnout in Nadia was 90.22%, North 24 Parganas 89.74%, South 24 Parganas 89.57%, Kolkata South 86.11%, Kolkata North 87.77%, Howrah 89.44%, Hooghly 90.34% and Purba Bardhaman 92.46%. Like the first phase polling on April 23, no major incident of violence was reported in the second phase. There were a few sporadic incidents such as tape being put on the EVM button against the name of a BJP candidate, and polling agents being beaten up. In the Falta constituency, the BJP accused the TMC of taping the EVM button against the name of the BJP candidate.Story continues below this ad Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal told the media: “Wherever there are complaints, including that of pasting tapes, black tapes or white tapes on EVMs, we will evaluate the reports sent by the observer and others. And if it is found true, re-polling will take place in those booths. If there are many such incidents reported in any constituency, we may consider repolling in the whole constituency.” In ward number 6 of North Dumdum, the BJP alleged that its worker Arpan Pal has been attacked by TMC workers with a blade. In Khanakul, the ISF said that their polling agent was not being allowed to sit in booths. The ISF also alleged that their party supporters were attacked by TMC workers. Ratna Debnath, the BJP candidate from Panihati, said her car was attacked by the TMC workers who also raised slogans asking her to leave the area. “We have complained to ECI. We know this is the TMC threat culture,” she told mediapersons. In Ketugram of East Burdwan district, crude bombs were spotted some 200 metres from a polling booth. Alerted by residents, police cordoned off the area and a bomb squad was called.Story continues below this ad In Bhangar, Central forces and police had to lathicharge a crowd trying to chase away ISF candidate Naushad Siddiqui from a booth. In Chinsurah of Hooghly district, TMC candidate Debangshu Bhattacharya said the party camp office was ransacked. The Forward Bloc and BJP also said their booth camps had been ransacked and voter lists were torn.
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The second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections was set to conclude Wednesday with a massive voter turnout, even as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) levelled allegations of bias against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and central security forces.By 5 pm, the state recorded 89.99 per cent polling across 142 constituencies. Purba Bardhaman led the districts with 92.46 per cent turnout, followed by Hooghly (90.34 per cent) and Nadia (90.22 per cent), North 24 Parganas (89.74 per cent), South 24 parganas (89.57 per cent), Howrah (89.44 per cent), Kolkata North 87.77 per cent, and Kolkata South (86.11 per cent), Despite the tense atmosphere, no major casualties or large-scale violence were reported, marking a relatively peaceful end to the polling process.In the first phase held on April 23, polling was conducted across 152 constituencies, primarily covering North Bengal and parts of Central Bengal, recording a historic turnout of 93.19 per cent. The second and final phase on Wednesday saw voting in the remaining 142 seats across eight districts in South Bengal. The day began with CM Banerjee visiting booths in her home turf of Bhabanipur. She launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing outside observers of “dancing to the tunes of the BJP”. Speaking to the media, Banerjee said, “People are supposed to cast their votes. Can voting take place like this? It is not the police and the security forces, but the people who will cast their vote,” said Banerjee. “The ECI is openly harassing and tormenting us. We have sent a contempt of court notice, yet countless outside observers have been brought in here,” she said. “I could not sleep last night. Midnight raids are being conducted without warrants, and our workers are being detained on fabricated grounds just to stop them from performing their polling duties,” alleged Banerjee.Story continues below this ad She further claimed that election observers were ignoring local concerns and working at the behest of the BJP. Adhikari claims peaceful voting Meanwhile, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari visited several booths in Bhabanipur and Chakraberia, describing the atmosphere as peaceful. He noted a significant surge in voter participation in Kolkata. “Generally, Kolkata sees 50-55 per cent polling, but this time it crossed 60 per cent by 1 pm. People are coming out to vote,” Adhikari said. However, he alleged that TMC had attempted to use “outsiders” as proxies in some booths, claiming he personally ensured they were removed. Tensions flared briefly when TMC supporters chanted “Joy Bangla” slogans as Adhikari passed, prompting a confrontation in which central forces had to intervene with a baton charge.Story continues below this ad Sporadic incidents In Falta, the BJP alleged that TMC workers placed adhesive tape over the names of Opposition candidates on EVM machines. Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal stated, “We will evaluate reports of tapes on EVMs. If found true, we will order re-polls in those booths.” Ratna Debnath, the mother of the R G Kar victim and the BJP candidate from Panihati, alleged her car was attacked by TMC supporters. Similarly, BJP candidate Bikash Sarkar alleged stone-pelting on his vehicle in Basanti. In Ketugram in East Burdwan, the police recovered crude bombs near a pond just 200 meters from a polling booth. A bomb squad was deployed to neutralise the area. Central forces resorted to a lathi charge in Bhangar after ISF candidate Naushad Siddiqui was mobbed by TMC workers chanting slogans. In North Dumdum, the BJP alleged their worker, Arpan Pal, was attacked with a blade, while in Khanakul, the ISF claimed its supporters were beaten with bamboo sticks.Story continues below this ad In Chinsurah in the Hooghly district, TMC candidate Debangshu Bhattacharya alleged that his campaign office was ransacked. Similarly, both the Forward Bloc and the BJP claimed that their booth camps were
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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 28, 2026 10:27 PM IST
Exit polls for all the Assembly elections held in Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Assam will be out by tomorrow evening. (File Photo)Assembly Election Exit Poll Results 2026: West Bengal is set to vote in the second and final phase of its Assembly elections on Wednesday, with the polling scheduled to take place from 7 am to 6 pm. Meanwhile, voting for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry concluded on April 9 with high turnout, marking a crucial political test ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, with results due on May 4. Exit polls for all the Assembly elections held in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Assam will be out by tomorrow evening, indicating first estimates of the winning candidates across the states.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Exit poll West Bengal 2026 While the first phase on April 23 gauged the BJP’s strength in north Bengal and nearby regions, the final phase shifts the contest firmly to the TMC’s core areas, including Kolkata, Howrah, North and South 24 Parganas, Nadia, Hooghly and Purba Bardhaman.Ahead of second phase voting, polling parties across the states have been sent to their respective booths with EVMs, VVPATs, and other equipment. Exit polls 2026 In Assam, the BJP is aiming for a third term amid a sharply polarised campaign dominated by identity politics and personal allegations, while in Kerala, the LDF under Pinarayi Vijayan is seeking a rare third consecutive term against a resurgent Congress-led UDF and an ambitious BJP. Assam and Puducherry recorded their highest-ever voter turnout at around 85% and nearly 90%, respectively, while Kerala also saw an increased turnout of about 78%, higher than 2021. The polls marked the first elections after electoral roll revisions in Kerala and Puducherry and post-delimitation in Assam, with women voters outnumbering men in participation across all three regions, and voting remaining largely peaceful despite minor incidents. Bengal’s voters will be electing 142 MLAs while also shaping the larger political outcome: whether the TMC retains its stronghold or the BJP makes a decisive push towards the state secretariat, Nabanna.Story continues below this ad Where to watch exit polls The latest exit poll results can be checked at the Indian Express website (indianexpress.com). We will bring you the latest, verified information via the live blogs and on our social handles. Election Commission guidelines Ahead of the final phase of West Bengal polls, the Election Commission has also issued key guidelines for voters to ensure smooth voting. Voters must carry valid ID (not just voter slips), avoid taking phones, smartwatches or political symbols inside booths, and refrain from photography, which is a legal offence. Restrictions like limits on bike movement and group riding are in place, while the ECINET app can help locate booths and check queues.
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