Massive voting has been reported for the single-phase Assembly Elections in Tamil Nadu and the first phase of polling in West Bengal. As per the latest reports, in Tamil Nadu, around 85% of voters recorded their votes, while in West Bengal, nearly 92% of voters exercised their franchise.
In Tamil Nadu, voting took place for 234 Assembly seats and 152 constituencies in West Bengal.
Counting of votes will take place along with Assam, Keralam and Puducherry Assembly Elections on the 4th of next month.
Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed satisfaction with the first phase of polling in West Bengal. Addressing rallies in Balagarh and Pursurah in Hooghly district, Mr Shah said the high voter turnout in just a few hours proves that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s government is on the verge of collapse. He urged voters to come out fearlessly again on 29th April, warning that anyone who intimidates voters will face action once a BJP government is formed.
In Berhampore, Congress candidate Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury also expressed satisfaction regarding the voting process.
Polling was held today for Assembly By-Elections in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Counting of votes will take place along with Assam, Keralam and Puducherry Assembly Elections on the 4th of May.
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