Bengal: Over 31% Turnout for 3 LS Seats in First Four Hours

Over 31% of voters in Darjeeling, Balurghat, and Raiganj constituencies cast their ballots by 11 am. Darjeeling had the highest turnout at 32.75%, while Raiganj and Balurghat recorded 32.51% and 28.11%, respectively. The Election Commission received 290 complaints, mainly regarding EVM malfunctions. A total of 47 candidates are contesting for the three seats, including BJP's Sukanta Majumdar.

Over 31 per cent of 51.17 lakh voters exercised their franchise till 11 am in three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal, an Election Commission official said on Friday.

Polling began at 7 am in Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj Lok Sabha constituencies and would continue till 6 pm.

Darjeeling recorded the highest voter turnout of 32.75 per cent, while Raiganj and Balurghat registered 32.51 per cent and 28.11 per cent polling, respectively, he said.

The commission has so far received 290 complaints, mostly related to EVM malfunctioning, the official said.

A total of 47 candidates, including state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar, are in the fray for the three seats in the second phase.

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