Trinamool, BJP make final appeals as campaigning ends for first phase of polls in West Bengal
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
West Bengal's first phase assembly election campaigning ended Tuesday. Polling on 152 seats across 16 districts Thursday will determine fates of 1,452 candidates. About 3.60 crore voters will participate. North Bengal districts including Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, and Darjeeling, plus eight south Bengal districts will vote simultaneously.
Key Entities
Trinamool CongressBJPWest Bengal Assembly Elections152 seats16 districts3.60 crore voters1,452 candidatesCooch BeharJalpaiguriDarjeelingMurshidabadApril 23, 2026