TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty casts her vote at a polling booth in Jalpaiguri.
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TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty casts her vote at a polling booth in Jalpaiguri.

West Bengal: TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty casts her vote at a polling booth in Jalpaiguri, in the fifth phase of the State's Assembly election pic.twitter.com/0YoRFyH4Fj
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62.40 per cent voter turnout recorded till 3 pm.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WestBengalPolls?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WestBengalPolls</a>: 62.40&#37 voter turnout recorded till 3:15 pm. Voting for the fifth phase of the State's Assembly elections is underway today. <a href="https://t.co/Qvj2kXDd7W">pic.twitter.com/Qvj2kXDd7W</a>
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62.40 per cent voter turnout recorded till 3 pm.

#WestBengalPolls: 62.40&#37 voter turnout recorded till 3:15 pm. Voting for the fifth phase of the State's Assembly elections is underway today. pic.twitter.com/Qvj2kXDd7W
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TMC goons stopped me here at Nayapatti. They are also stopping the voters even as polling is underway, says BJP candidate from Bidhan Nagar, Sabyasachi Dutta, in the assembly constituency.
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West Bengal | TMC goons stopped me here at Nayapatti. They are also stopping the voters even as polling is underway: BJP candidate from Bidhan Nagar, Sabyasachi Dutta, in the assembly constituency <a href="https://t.co/wT4VqtvAoR">pic.twitter.com/wT4VqtvAoR</a>
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TMC goons stopped me here at Nayapatti. They are also stopping the voters even as polling is underway, says BJP candidate from Bidhan Nagar, Sabyasachi Dutta, in the assembly constituency.

West Bengal | TMC goons stopped me here at Nayapatti. They are also stopping the voters even as polling is underway: BJP candidate from Bidhan Nagar, Sabyasachi Dutta, in the assembly constituency pic.twitter.com/wT4VqtvAoR
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Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation, comprising Yashwant Sinha, Derek O'Brien and Purnendu Basu, to meet Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal today, to submit a memorandum.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation, comprising Yashwant Sinha, Derek O'Brien and Purnendu Basu, to meet Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal today, to submit a memorandum.

54.67 per cent voter turnout recorded till 1 pm.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WestBengalPolls?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WestBengalPolls</a>: 54.67&#37 voter turnout recorded till 1:34 pm. Voting for the fifth phase of the State's Assembly elections is underway today. <a href="https://t.co/T25K4nHJtp">pic.twitter.com/T25K4nHJtp</a>
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54.67 per cent voter turnout recorded till 1 pm.

#WestBengalPolls: 54.67&#37 voter turnout recorded till 1:34 pm.Voting for the fifth phase of the State's Assembly elections is underway today. pic.twitter.com/T25K4nHJtp
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Voting adjourned in one constituency
Voting for the seventh phase of West Bengal Polls, at 58 Jangipur Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad scheduled on April 26, stands adjourned due to the death of Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) candidate Pradip Kumar Nandi, says Election Commission of India official.

Voting adjourned in one constituency
Voting for the seventh phase of West Bengal Polls, at 58 Jangipur Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad scheduled on April 26, stands adjourned due to the death of Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) candidate Pradip Kumar Nandi, says Election Commission of India official.

West Bengal: CP Ajoy Nanda visits various polling booths in Kamarhati assembly constituency, in North 24 Paraganas.
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West Bengal: CP Ajoy Nanda visits various polling booths in Kamarhati assembly constituency, in North 24 Paraganas "Elections are underway peacefully. We are ensuring free and fair elections," he says <a href="https://t.co/LRahQ7WH0M">pic.twitter.com/LRahQ7WH0M</a>
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West Bengal: CP Ajoy Nanda visits various polling booths in Kamarhati assembly constituency, in North 24 Paraganas.

West Bengal: CP Ajoy Nanda visits various polling booths in Kamarhati assembly constituency, in North 24 Paraganas"Elections are underway peacefully. We are ensuring free and fair elections," he says pic.twitter.com/LRahQ7WH0M
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TMC&rsquo;s Sujit Bose visits polling booth
TMC candidate from Bidhannagar, Sujit Bose visits a polling booth in East Calcutta Girls College in the assembly constituency.
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West Bengal Minister and TMC candidate from Bidhannagar, Sujit Bose visits polling booth in East Calcutta Girls College in the assembly constituency, as polling in the fifth phase of assembly elections is underway <a href="https://t.co/kZ0kabfCy0">pic.twitter.com/kZ0kabfCy0</a>
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"Two of our people were injured in stone-pelting by BJP supporters at booth numbers 265 and 272. We have informed the election observer and police. The situation is normal now," he said.

TMC&rsquo;s Sujit Bose visits polling booth
TMC candidate from Bidhannagar, Sujit Bose visits a polling booth in East Calcutta Girls College in the assembly constituency.

West Bengal Minister and TMC candidate from Bidhannagar, Sujit Bose visits polling booth in East Calcutta Girls College in the assembly constituency, as polling in the fifth phase of assembly elections is underway pic.twitter.com/kZ0kabfCy0
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"Two of our people were injured in stone-pelting by BJP supporters at booth numbers 265 and 272. We have informed the election observer and police. The situation is normal now," he said.

36.02 per cent of voter turnout recorded till 11 am.

36.02 per cent of voter turnout recorded till 11 am.

ITBP troops guard polling booths in Bengal.
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ITBP troops guarding polling booths in Anulia, Ranaghat and Purba Bardhaman during the 5th phase of West Bengal Assembly elections <a href="https://t.co/KOgJvVibEp">pic.twitter.com/KOgJvVibEp</a>
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ITBP troops guard polling booths in Bengal.

ITBP troops guarding polling booths in Anulia, Ranaghat and Purba Bardhaman during the 5th phase of West Bengal Assembly elections pic.twitter.com/KOgJvVibEp
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BJP don't have people's support in Bengal, says Bimal Gurung
They don't have people's support in Bengal. They don't have much influence on ground zero. How can they form the government? Politics is not possible through violence, vandalism, shooting. Politics should be simple. I supported BJP for 15 years but what did it do for my community? PM Modi had assured us and made a commitment, it has been 6.5-7 years now but it is yet to be completed, GJM (Gorkhaland Janmukti Morcha) leader Bimal Gurung told ANI.

BJP don't have people's support in Bengal, says Bimal Gurung
They don't have people's support in Bengal. They don't have much influence on ground zero. How can they form the government? Politics is not possible through violence, vandalism, shooting. Politics should be simple. I supported BJP for 15 years but what did it do for my community? PM Modi had assured us and made a commitment, it has been 6.5-7 years now but it is yet to be completed, GJM (Gorkhaland Janmukti Morcha) leader Bimal Gurung told ANI.

Voter turnout till 9 am
According to the first two hours data released by the Election Commission, the six districts cumulatively recorded a polling percentage of 16.27 with Jalpaiguri recording the highest of 18.62 per cent followed by East Burdwan and Nadia that recorded polling percentage of 16.89 and 16.52 per cent respectively. Kalimpong recorded the lowest percentage of 14 per cent and Darjeeling a shade better with 14.88 per cent. North 24 Parganas recorded a polling percentage of 15.3.
So far no major incidents were reported as the Election Commission is extremely cautious after Sitalkuchi incident where four persons were killed in the firing of the central forces in the last phase and has made a huge security arrangement for the fifth round of election.

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Voter turnout till 9 am
According to the first two hours data released by the Election Commission, the six districts cumulatively recorded a polling percentage of 16.27 with Jalpaiguri recording the highest of 18.62 per cent followed by East Burdwan and Nadia that recorded polling percentage of 16.89 and 16.52 per cent respectively. Kalimpong recorded the lowest percentage of 14 per cent and Darjeeling a shade better with 14.88 per cent. North 24 Parganas recorded a polling percentage of 15.3.
So far no major incidents were reported as the Election Commission is extremely cautious after Sitalkuchi incident where four persons were killed in the firing of the central forces in the last phase and has made a huge security arrangement for the fifth round of election.




We want BJP, says Gorkha National Liberation Front Chief
It looks like 'khela shesh' so far. We are keeping a watch. As far as the Hills and our problems are concerned, we want that this government be changed; we want BJP government, we want justice, says Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) president Mann Ghising, in Darjeeling.

We want BJP, says Gorkha National Liberation Front Chief
It looks like 'khela shesh' so far. We are keeping a watch. As far as the Hills and our problems are concerned, we want that this government be changed; we want BJP government, we want justice, says Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) president Mann Ghising, in Darjeeling.

I have full authority to enter a polling booth. They (Central forces) even searched my pocket in which I was carrying pictures of my goddess. This is a democratic country. I'm going to meet Chief Election Commissioner, says TMC leader Madan Mitra.
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I've full authority to enter a polling booth. They (Central forces) even searched my pocket in which I was carrying pictures of my goddess.This is a democratic country. I'm going to meet Chief Election Commissioner: TMC leader &amp;candidate Madan Mitra,at booth no. 165/166 Kamarhati <a href="https://t.co/T1Hqkod96e">pic.twitter.com/T1Hqkod96e</a>
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TMC leader Madan Mitra offers prayers at Dakshineshwar Kali Temple in North 24 Paraganas<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WestBengalElections2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WestBengalElections2021</a> <a href="https://t.co/nkXozg1EZz">pic.twitter.com/nkXozg1EZz</a>
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I have full authority to enter a polling booth. They (Central forces) even searched my pocket in which I was carrying pictures of my goddess. This is a democratic country. I'm going to meet Chief Election Commissioner, says TMC leader Madan Mitra.

I've full authority to enter a polling booth. They (Central forces) even searched my pocket in which I was carrying pictures of my goddess.This is a democratic country. I'm going to meet Chief Election Commissioner: TMC leader &amp;candidate Madan Mitra,at booth no. 165/166 Kamarhati pic.twitter.com/T1Hqkod96e
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TMC leader Madan Mitra offers prayers at Dakshineshwar Kali Temple in North 24 Paraganas#WestBengalElections2021 pic.twitter.com/nkXozg1EZz
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TMC leader Madan Mitra casts his vote at a polling booth in Kamarhati.
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TMC leader Madan Mitra casts his vote at a polling booth in Kamarhati.

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Voters queue outside polling booth 263 in Bardhaman South.
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Voters queue outside polling booth 263 in Bardhaman South, in Phase 5 of the West Bengal assembly elections <a href="https://t.co/LeRWhCmiEG">pic.twitter.com/LeRWhCmiEG</a>
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Voters queue outside polling booth 263 in Bardhaman South.

Voters queue outside polling booth 263 in Bardhaman South, in Phase 5 of the West Bengal assembly elections pic.twitter.com/LeRWhCmiEG
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Polling underway at Booth number 263 in Darjeeling.
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Polling underway at Booth number 263 in Darjeeling during the fifth phase of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WestBengalElections2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WestBengalElections2021</a> <a href="https://t.co/CtO0A4dJUP">pic.twitter.com/CtO0A4dJUP</a>
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Polling underway at Booth number 263 in Darjeeling.

Polling underway at Booth number 263 in Darjeeling during the fifth phase of #WestBengalElections2021 pic.twitter.com/CtO0A4dJUP
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WEST BENGAL
Security measures have been heightened for phase five in view of the violence in the previous phase, which witnessed the death of five people in Cooch Behar, including four in CISF firing.
The Election Commission has deployed at least 853 companies of central forces to ensure free and fair voting.
Prominent names in the fifth phase include Siliguri Mayor and Left Front leader Ashok Bhattacharya, state ministers Gautam Deb and Bratya Basu and BJP's Samik Bhattacharya.
Voting will be held at 15,789 polling stations in the 45 constituencies 16 seats in North 24 Parganas, eight each in Purba Bardhaman and Nadia, seven in Jalpaiguri, five in Darjeeling and one in Kalimpong district.
The phase is crucial for the ruling Trinamool Congress, which is hoping to better its 2016 tally of 32 seats, even as a resurgent BJP looks to make inroads.
The Left-Congress alliance had bagged 10 seats in the assembly elections five years ago.
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, who had Thursday urged the EC to consider conducting the polls for the remaining assembly seats at one go in the wake of the emerging COVID-19 situation, held several public meetings and roadshows in most of the seats in the run-up to the fifth phase.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the campaign blitzkrieg of the BJP, which has fortified into TMC's main challenger in this election.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, too, has held two public meetings in north Bengal as part of his first campaign in the state for the assembly polls.
Campaigning for the fifth phase ended on Wednesday with the EC having increased the 'silence period' from 48 to 72 hours in view of the Cooch Behar violence.
Elections have been held in 135 constituencies so far, and the remaining 159 seats are set to go to polls between April 17 and 29.

WEST BENGAL
Security measures have been heightened for phase five in view of the violence in the previous phase, which witnessed the death of five people in Cooch Behar, including four in CISF firing.
The Election Commission has deployed at least 853 companies of central forces to ensure free and fair voting.
Prominent names in the fifth phase include Siliguri Mayor and Left Front leader Ashok Bhattacharya, state ministers Gautam Deb and Bratya Basu and BJP's Samik Bhattacharya.
Voting will be held at 15,789 polling stations in the 45 constituencies 16 seats in North 24 Parganas, eight each in Purba Bardhaman and Nadia, seven in Jalpaiguri, five in Darjeeling and one in Kalimpong district.
The phase is crucial for the ruling Trinamool Congress, which is hoping to better its 2016 tally of 32 seats, even as a resurgent BJP looks to make inroads.
The Left-Congress alliance had bagged 10 seats in the assembly elections five years ago.
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, who had Thursday urged the EC to consider conducting the polls for the remaining assembly seats at one go in the wake of the emerging COVID-19 situation, held several public meetings and roadshows in most of the seats in the run-up to the fifth phase.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the campaign blitzkrieg of the BJP, which has fortified into TMC's main challenger in this election.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, too, has held two public meetings in north Bengal as part of his first campaign in the state for the assembly polls.
Campaigning for the fifth phase ended on Wednesday with the EC having increased the 'silence period' from 48 to 72 hours in view of the Cooch Behar violence.
Elections have been held in 135 constituencies so far, and the remaining 159 seats are set to go to polls between April 17 and 29.

Over one crore voters in West Bengal will decide the political fate of 342 candidates as 45 assembly constituencies go to polls in the fifth phase, amid a raging second wave of COVID-19.

The Election Commission has deployed at least 853 companies of central forces to ensure free and fair voting.

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