Over 80% voting in West Bengal, 73% in Assam recorded in 2nd phase of Elections

Over 80 percent voter turnout have been reported from 30 assembly seats which went to poll in West Bengal assembly elections. In Assam, over 73 percent voting has been registered in 39 assembly constituencies till 5 PM. The Election Commission said the polling in the two states were conducted peacefully.

Elaborate arrangements were made for COVID safe, intimidation free and inducement free elections. The Commission expressed gratitude to all stakeholders specially the voters for their enthusiastic and fearless participation in the election process.