New Delhi, April 29 -- Voting for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 is currently underway amid tight security arrangements across 142 constituencies out of 294. The main fight in West Bengal in the 2026 elections is between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP.

Counting of votes for 5 states, including West Bengal, are scheduled for May 4, 2026.

The Election Commission of India on March 15, 2026 announced the schedule for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, along with bye-elections in six states.

Nearly 40 per cent of the 3.21 crore electors voted till 11 am of the second phase of polling in West Bengal amid sporadic violence, while tension gripped the Bhabanipur seat bri...