Hyderabad, April 29 -- As voting began in the second and final phase of the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Wednesday, April 29, praised the conduct of the polls, saying voters in West Bengal are experiencing a more democratic environment.

Reacting from Hyderabad, Rao said that politics in Bengal, which had earlier been associated with violence and intimidation, is now seeing a change. "For the first time, voters are feeling that they are voting in a democratic setup," he said. He credited the Election Commission of India and poll officials for ensuring free and fair elections.

Polling began at 7 am across 142 constituencies

Polling started at 7 am across 142 constituencies co...