Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:16pm on 23 Apr 2026,Thursday Politics
Phase 1 of the West Bengal Assembly elections recorded 89.93% voter turnout till 5 pm, according to the Election Commission of India. Voting took place in 152 constituencies. The day saw reports of violence in parts of the state. In Murshidabad, a crude bomb was thrown, followed by clashes between workers of Trinamool Congress and All India United Democratic Front led by Humayun Kabir. A BJP candidate from South Dinajpur alleged he was assaulted while going to a polling booth. There were also complaints of EVM glitches in some areas during the voting process. (PC: X)
