TMC leader Mahua Moitra cast her vote in Nadia district on April 29, 2026, as the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections began [1].
This phase serves as a critical benchmark for the 2026 elections, testing the grip of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the BJP seeks a significant breakthrough in the state. The outcome in key constituencies will signal the current strength of the ruling party against a backdrop of reported anti-incumbency [2].
Voting is currently taking place across seven districts [3]. The second phase involves 142 constituencies [4], where voters are participating despite existing movement restrictions. In Nadia, the contest remains a sharp battle between the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party [1].
To maintain order, the Election Commission of India has launched a large-scale operation. The commission deployed more than 350,000 security personnel throughout the state to ensure polling remains smooth and peaceful [3]. Additionally, 2,321 central forces have been deployed to manage the process [1].
Observers are monitoring turnout trends and security deployments closely. The scale of the operation reflects the volatile nature of the region's political climate, a factor that often influences voter behavior in these constituencies [5].
"Final phase across 142 seats to test Mamata Banerjee's grip as BJP eyes breakthrough; all eyes on turnout, security, and key constituencies," Outlook India said [5].
“Mahua Moitra cast her vote in Nadia district on April 29, 2026”
The deployment of more than 350,000 security personnel and thousands of central forces underscores the high-risk nature of West Bengal's electoral environment. Because the second phase covers 142 seats across seven districts, the results will provide a data-driven indicator of whether the BJP's strategy can erode the TMC's dominance before the final stages of the election.
