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Union Home Minister Amit Shah says the Bharatiya Janata Party expects a strong lead in Phase 1 of West Bengal Assembly elections, citing internal assessment.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauds record voter turnout in West Bengal Assembly elections, calling it a sign of strong democratic participation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spends time along the Hooghly River in Kolkata, highlighting the cultural significance of the Ganga River and development focus on West Bengal.

Voter turnout at 03:00 PM reaches 78.77% in West Bengal and 70% in Tamil Nadu as polling sees strong participation.

PM Narendra Modi praises the Election Commission of India for peaceful polling in West Bengal, predicts record turnout.

Voter turnout at 01:00 PM reaches 61.18% in West Bengal and 56.81% in Tamil Nadu as polling gathers pace.

Voter turnout at 11:00 AM reaches 41.11% in West Bengal and 37.56% in Tamil Nadu as polling gains momentum.

Early turnout at 09:00 AM sees West Bengal at 18.76% and Tamil Nadu at 17.69% as polling begins with strong participation.

Who’s gaining the upper hand as Tamil Nadu votes and West Bengal enters Phase 1 polling? Follow LIVE UPDATES on turnout, trends, and key battles.

Polling begins in 152 constituencies across 16 districts of West Bengal, with 3.6 crore voters and tight security. Phase 1 sets the tone for the state assembly elections.