West Bengal began voting for the second and final phase of its 2026 Assembly elections at 7 a.m. [5].
This final round of polling is a decisive contest that will determine the political leadership and future direction of the state. The results will decide which party secures a mandate to govern West Bengal.
The voting process covers 142 constituencies [1] across eight districts. To facilitate the election, the state has deployed more than 41,000 polling stations [2]. A total of 3.22 crore eligible voters [3] are registered to cast their ballots in this phase.
Among the more than 1,000 candidates contesting the seats [4] are Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari. The contest remains competitive as the two figures vie for influence in key areas, including Nandigram and Bhabanipur.
Election officials are monitoring the process closely following the first phase of voting. In that initial stage, voter turnout reached 93.2% [6] — a figure that underscores the high level of political engagement within the region.
The second phase marks the conclusion of the polling period for the legislative assembly. Once the final ballots are cast across the remaining districts, the state will move toward the counting process to determine the new composition of the government.
“Voting is underway across 142 constituencies with over 3.22 crore eligible voters participating.”
The completion of the second phase concludes the electoral process for the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. With a massive eligible voter base and high previous turnout, the results will likely reflect a sharp polarization between the ruling TMC and the BJP. The outcome in high-profile constituencies like Nandigram and Bhabanipur will serve as a primary indicator of the state's political shift or stability.
