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.
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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.
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