Bengal Phase 2 polls: 78.68% voter turnout reported till 3 pm

The second phase of the assembly elections in Bengal is witnessing a massive voter turnout, with data from the Election Commission indicating a 78.68% voter turnout by 3 pm. The highest participation has been recorded in the Purba Barddhaman district, which saw a turnout of over eighty-three percent. Meanwhile, the high-stakes constituency of Bhawanipur has registered a voting percentage of over seventy-five percent. The significant participation follows a record-breaking first phase of polling in the state, which saw a total voter turnout of over ninety-three percent. Political leaders across the spectrum have urged citizens to cast their votes, resulting in a steady increase in polling numbers throughout the day. Final polling figures are expected to be released by the Election Commission at the end of the day.