Kolkata: The sixth phase of the West Bengal Assembly polls will begin today amid a sharp Covid expansion. The verdict will be given in 43 constituencies in four districts. A total of 306 candidates are contesting.
Polling will be held today in 17 constituencies in North 24 Parganas, eight constituencies in East Bardhaman, and nine constituencies each in Nadia and Uttar Dinajpur districts. As many as 1.03 crore voters will cast their ballots in 10,897 polling booths. The campaign ended on Monday on the instructions of the Election Commission. Heavy security has been put in place as there is a risk of clashes.
