West Bengal, Tamil Nadu Election 2026 Live Updates: Murshidabad polling booth sees EVM malfunctioning
The voter turnout was recorded at 37.56% in Tamil Nadu and 41.11% in West Bengal till 11 am, as per Election Commission. An EVM malfunction was reported at a polling booth in Murshidabad, West Bengal.
The Election Commission of India has put in place comprehensive arrangements to ensure the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal remain orderly and transparent. Tamil Nadu is witnessing a single-phase election across all 234 Assembly constituencies, while West Bengal is conducting Phase 1 polling for 152 seats. An EVM malfunction was reported at a polling booth in Murshidabad, West Bengal, prompting Congress candidate Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to urge election officials to resolve the issue. The second phase of polling in West Bengal is scheduled for April 29. The Model Code of Conduct remains in force, with strict monitoring to ensure compliance. Counting of votes will take place as per the ECI's notified schedule.
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