The second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections recorded a high voter turnout, reaching 90 percent by 5 PM. Despite the participation, the polling process faced controversies, including allegations of electronic voting machine tampering and sporadic clashes across various districts. Security personnel intervened in several face-offs and recovered explosive materials near a polling station. The Election Commission ordered re-polling in specific areas following reports of taped buttons on voting machines. A significant political dispute emerged regarding the deletion of names from electoral rolls in districts like Murshidabad and Malda, though data indicates deletions were proportional to demographics. Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee objected to the heavy deployment of central security forces, alleging voter intimidation. However, authorities decided to retain 700 companies of central forces to prevent post-poll violence similar to the 2021 election aftermath.
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