India, April 29 -- Polling for the crucial second phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 is underway across 142 constituencies, with a strong voter turnout and scattered incidents of tension reported from several areas.

According to the Election Commission, voter turnout reached approximately 78.68% by 3 PM, reflecting high participation in what is seen as a decisive phase of the elections. Over 3.22 crore voters are eligible to vote, with more than 1,400 candidates contesting across key districts in south Bengal and the Kolkata region.

The contest is largely being viewed as a high-stakes battle between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with Suvendu Adhikari emerg...