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Trinamool-BJP Battle Royale In Bengal With 152 Seats In Phase 1
The article reports that Bengal is the focus as Phase 1 voting begins for 152 seats, with the Trinamool Congress and BJP in a desperate battle amid a controversy over voter list revision. It notes that two states that have eluded the BJP for long are voting today, with Bengal attracting more attention than Tamil Nadu.
Why It Matters
The outcome could shape political dynamics in Bengal and reflects tensions surrounding voter list revision affecting major parties.
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Phase 1 voting begins in Bengal for 152 seats amid Trinamool-BJP contest and voter list revision controversy
April 23, 2026
The article reports that Bengal is the focus as voters go to polls on the first phase for 152 seats, with the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party in a desperate battle amid a controversy over voter list revision. It notes that two states that have eluded the BJP for long are voting today, with Bengal drawing more attention than Tamil Nadu.