Saturday, April 23, 2011

Over 83 per cent polling in the second phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal; Voting was peaceful.

In West Bengal, very heavy polling was reported in the second phase of assembly elections today. Nearly 83 per cent polling was recorded in the second phase covering 50 Assembly Constituencies in 3 districts - Murshidabad, Nadia and Birbhum. Briefing reporters in New Delhi, Deputy Election Commissioner Vinod Zutshi said that polling was peaceful and incident free.

State Chief Electoral Officer Sunil Gupta said, police have arrested three persons in Murshidabad after a clash between Congress and CPIM workers. Three Presiding officers were removed due to dereliction of duties. 

Large number of people cast their votes till late evening. The state Chief Electoral Officer Mr. Sunil Gupta informed that 78 percent polling was recorded in Murshidabad and Nadia districts while around 76 percent in Birbhum till 5 in the afternoon. According to the state Election department estimate the overall polling percentage may go up to 85 percent. 91 EVMs were replaced at different places for technical snags. Boycott of votes were also reported from 12 polling booths in Murshidabad and 5 in Nadia districts. Police arrested 3 persons from Beldanga and Domkal in Murshidabad district after clash between Congress and CPI(M) supporters. Three presiding officers were also removed from Murshidabad and Nadia districts for violation of model code of conduct. One police officer was died during poll duties at Beldanga in Murshidabad district.

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