Assembly Elections 2021 Phase 2 Voting Live: PM Modi Urges All to Vote in Record Numbers in Bengal, Assam | Earth Indian

New Delhi: After first phase of voting on March 27, West Bengal and Assam are going to polls in the second phase on Thursday. In phase two of the elections in West Bengal, a total of 30 assembly constituencies from the districts of South 24 Parganas, Bankura, Paschim Medinipur and Purba Medinipur are going to polls. Moreover, there are 171 candidates in the fray in phase-II of West Bengal polls, out of which 152 candidates are men while only 19 are women. Among these candidates, two are undoubtedly the most prominent figures — Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari. Today, Nandigram will witness the most high-profile contest where Banerjee and Adhikari are taking on each other. On March 31, the Election Commission has imposed Section 144 in Nandigram, ahead of the high-stakes second phase of assembly elections. On the other hand, the polling for the second phase of the three-phased assembly elections in Assam is taking place for a total of 39 assembly constituencies spanned over 13 districts of the Barak Valley, three hill districts, and parts of central and lower Assam. While more than 75 lakh voters will decide the fate of 191 candidates in West Bengal, over 73.44 lakh voters will choose between 345 candidates in in Assam. Stay here for LIVE updates on West Bengal and Assam Assembly elections.

By Shivam Urkude || Earth Indian