West Bengal Assembly Elections First Phase
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 12, 2026
This event has no direct impact on financial markets as it is a local political event. It primarily concerns the democratic process within India===West Bengal.
The first phase of the India===West Bengal assembly elections is scheduled for April 23, with over 3.6 crore electors across 16 districts eligible to vote. The India===Election Commission of India released data showing 1.84 crore men, 1.75 crore women, and 465 third-gender persons on the electoral rolls. Polling will cover 152 seats in the first phase and 142 seats in the second phase on April 29, with vote counting on May 4. India===Murshidabad district has the highest number of voters, while India===Kalimpong district has the lowest. The India===Election Commission of India has updated electoral rolls for accuracy and inclusiveness.
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