West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Election 2026: Voting Begins Today Voting commenced today at 7:00 AM in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu for the state legislative assembly elections. In West Bengal, the first phase of voting is underway across 16 districts, with 152 constituencies. Early morning reports indicate a steady flow of voters at polling stations, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging citizens to participate fully in the democratic process. Modi addressed the electorate, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement and calling for active participation, particularly from youth and women. He stated, "Today marks the first phase of voting in West Bengal’s legislative assembly elections. I urge all citizens to take part in this democratic celebration with full enthusiasm." The election in West Bengal will determine the fate of 1,478 candidates, with over 3.6 million voters casting their ballots. The voter turnout includes 1.84 million male voters, 1.75 million female voters, and 465 voters from the third gender. Modi highlighted the role of youth and women in strengthening democracy, asserting that their participation would lead to a more robust and representative government. In Tamil Nadu, voting also began today at 7:00 AM, with 234 assembly constituencies across the state. The first phase of the election will decide the fate of 4,023 candidates, with over 5.73 million voters expected to participate. The state’s voter base has slightly decreased from 6.4 million to 5.66 million following the removal of 740,000 names from the electoral rolls. Security measures have been heightened to ensure a smooth voting process, with the campaign period concluding on April 21.#west_bengal #narendra_modi #tamil_nadu #election_2026 #state_legislative_assembly
