Bengal records 89.99% voter turnout till 5 pm in second phase of polls
The second phase of elections in Bengal has recorded a massive voter turnout, reaching 89.99% by 5 PM.
Congress couldn't do what I have done: PM Modi
New Delhi,UPDATED: May 8, 2019 14:32 IST
PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said after five phases of election, the Congress-led Opposition has given up the fight and the "situation is clear" now that the BJP will form government at the Centre.
Modi said with the blessings of the people, the BJP-led NDA formed the government in 2014 and in the past five years, India's stature has increased in the world.
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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.