The voter-turnout recorded in phase-II election in West Bengal till 5.45 pm stood at 80.43%.  Bankura district, with 82.78 percent, witnessed the highest turnout while South 24 Parganas registered the lowest turnout at 79.66 percent till 5.45 pm.

TMC filed a complaint with Election Commission of India alleging capturing of 8 booths by BJP workers in Moyna. As per the complaint, the TMC alleged that BJP workers were attempting to take control of EVM and are rigging the booths. The complaint added, “The CRPF deployed at the booth is not taking any action.”

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On Thursday, Election Commission of India sought a detailed report from the administration in connection with an incident of violence in Boyal area in Nandigram where TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee paid a visit to oversee the polling process.

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Chief Minister of the state, Mamata Banerjee asked Amit Shah to “control goons who are heckling woman journalists in rallies.” Ms. Banerjee said that she cannot reveal what she discussed with the election observer and the governor. CM Banerjee said, “I have not seen such a bad election.”

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This year’s election in West Bengal is scheduled to be held in 8 phases from March 27 to April, 29 and the vote counting will take place on May, 02.