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Politics
West Bengal Campaigning Intensifies Ahead of Second Phase of Assembly Elections
✍️ newsonair.gov.in
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 09:47 AM
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Campaigning in West Bengal has reached a feverish level as the second phase of the state assembly elections begins.
The second phase of West Bengal’s assembly elections has begun, and campaign activity across the state has surged to a feverish pace.
Political parties are deploying large contingents of volunteers and resources to mobilise voters in the contested constituencies. The heightened activity reflects the importance of the second phase in determining the overall outcome of the election.
Voters are being urged to turn out in large numbers, and campaign rallies, door‑to‑door canvassing, and media outreach have become more frequent and intense.
Election officials have noted the increased footfall and are ensuring that polling logistics are in place to accommodate the surge in voter participation.
The second phase is expected to be a decisive chapter in the state’s electoral contest, with parties keen to secure a majority in the 292‑seat assembly.
Political parties are deploying large contingents of volunteers and resources to mobilise voters in the contested constituencies. The heightened activity reflects the importance of the second phase in determining the overall outcome of the election.
Voters are being urged to turn out in large numbers, and campaign rallies, door‑to‑door canvassing, and media outreach have become more frequent and intense.
Election officials have noted the increased footfall and are ensuring that polling logistics are in place to accommodate the surge in voter participation.
The second phase is expected to be a decisive chapter in the state’s electoral contest, with parties keen to secure a majority in the 292‑seat assembly.