Kolkata, April 29 -- Newly appointed India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, cast his vote at the United Missionary Primary Teachers Training Institute polling station in Kolkata's Ballygunge, as polling for the second phase of West Bengal elections commenced on Wednesday.

Speaking to ANI, Trivedi termed the elections a "festival of democracy" and "heritage" of the country, reflecting on the traditions of democracy which have been continuing for the past thousands of years. He also congratulated the Election Commission of India and security personnel, who were involved in the smooth conduct of the elections.

"This is not just a festival--it is a festival of democracy. And in this festival of democracy, everyone particip...