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West Bengal to Hold Two-Phase Assembly Polls on 23rd and 29th Next Month
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🗓 08 Aug 2026, 10:24 PM
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The Election Commission has scheduled West Bengal's assembly elections in two phases, with voting on 23rd and 29th of the coming month.
The Election Commission of India has announced that the upcoming West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections will be conducted in two phases. The first phase is slated for the 23rd of next month, while the second phase will take place on the 29th.
This schedule allows the Election Commission to manage security and logistical requirements across the state more effectively. The two‑phase format is common for large state elections in India, ensuring that electoral staff and resources can be deployed efficiently.
Political parties across West Bengal are preparing their campaigns for the two dates, with candidates expected to contest in all 294 constituencies. The elections will decide the composition of the next state government.
Voters in West Bengal will need to be present at their designated polling stations on either the 23rd or the 29th, depending on the phase assigned to their constituency.
This schedule allows the Election Commission to manage security and logistical requirements across the state more effectively. The two‑phase format is common for large state elections in India, ensuring that electoral staff and resources can be deployed efficiently.
Political parties across West Bengal are preparing their campaigns for the two dates, with candidates expected to contest in all 294 constituencies. The elections will decide the composition of the next state government.
Voters in West Bengal will need to be present at their designated polling stations on either the 23rd or the 29th, depending on the phase assigned to their constituency.