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West Bengal Byelection 2026: Voting Ends Across All Districts
✍️ India.com
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 03:05 AM
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Polling for the 2026 West Bengal byelection has finished in every district, and officials are now preparing to count the votes.
The Election Commission announced that voting for the 2026 West Bengal byelection has been completed across all districts. The multi‑phase poll, which began earlier this week, covered the remaining vacant seats in the state assembly.
A total of 12 seats were up for election, with major parties including the Trinamool Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Indian National Congress fielding candidates. Preliminary reports suggest a voter turnout comparable to previous state elections, reflecting sustained public interest.
Counting of the ballots is slated to begin tomorrow at designated counting centres in Kolkata and other major towns. Election officials have assured that the process will be transparent and that results are expected to be declared within 48 hours of the start of counting.
The conclusion of polling marks a critical phase in West Bengal's political calendar, as parties await the outcome to gauge their standing ahead of the next general election cycle.
A total of 12 seats were up for election, with major parties including the Trinamool Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Indian National Congress fielding candidates. Preliminary reports suggest a voter turnout comparable to previous state elections, reflecting sustained public interest.
Counting of the ballots is slated to begin tomorrow at designated counting centres in Kolkata and other major towns. Election officials have assured that the process will be transparent and that results are expected to be declared within 48 hours of the start of counting.
The conclusion of polling marks a critical phase in West Bengal's political calendar, as parties await the outcome to gauge their standing ahead of the next general election cycle.