New Delhi, April 29 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged voters in West Bengal to turn out in large numbers as polling for the second phase of the 2026 Assembly elections began across 142 constituencies.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister called on citizens to strengthen democracy through active participation, with a special focus on women and young voters.

"Today is Phase-2 of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. Urging all those voting today to do so in record numbers and make our democracy more vibrant as well as participative. It is important that the women and youth of West Bengal, in particular, turnout in large numbers and exercise their franchise," PM Modi wrote.

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