West Bengal Election 2026 Live updates: TMC-AUJP workers clash in Murshidabad over crude bomb incident
The first phase of voting in the West Bengal Assembly elections began on April 23, 2026, with 3.6 crore voters deciding the fate of 1,478 candidates across 152 seats. Clashes between TMC and AUJP workers were reported in Murshidabad amid allegations of crude bomb hurling incidents.
The first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections commenced on April 23, 2026, with voting underway across 152 seats in 16 districts. As of 9 am, the voter turnout stood at 18.76%, with Paschim Medinipur recording the highest turnout at 20.51% and Malda the lowest at 16.96%. Tensions were reported in Murshidabad due to clashes between TMC and AUJP workers following a crude bomb hurling incident. The Election Commission deployed over 2,000 companies of paramilitary forces to maintain security. Chaos erupted at a polling station in Malda's Mothabari constituency due to an EVM glitch. Rajya Sabha MP Harsh V Shringla cast his vote in Darjeeling, urging voters to support development and positive change.
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