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West Bengal elections 2021 Phase-7: Peaceful polling held in 34 constituencies; 75.06% voter turnout recorded

The seventh phase of West Bengal assembly elections 2021 peacefully concluded on Monday with an approximate 75.06% of voter turnout till 6pm, the Election Commission (EC) said.​
West Bengal elections 2021 Phase-7: Peaceful polling held in 34 constituencies; 75.06% voter turnout recorded
Polling officials seal EVM and VVPAT as voting for the seventh phase of the West Bengal elections 2021 concludes. (ANI)
NEW DELHI: The seventh phase of West Bengal assembly elections 2021 peacefully concluded on Monday with an approximate 75.06% of voter turnout till 6pm, the Election Commission (EC) said.
"Peaceful polling held in 11,376 polling stations in Phase-7. During the ongoing polls till this phase, seizure of Rs. 332.94 crores reported," EC said.
Besides, the campaigning for the eighth and final phase of polling for 35 assembly constituencies in the state also ended today.

The polling was held across 34 constituencies in five districts today. Among the 34 constituencies, six are in Dakshin Dinajpur, six in Malda, nine in Murshidabad, nine in Paschim Bardhaman and four in Kolkata.
Among the five districts, Murshidabad recorded the highest voter turnout of 80.37% till 6pm.
Constituency-wise, Raninagar in the Murshidabad district recorded the highest voter turnout of 84.35% followed by Bhagabangola at 83.50%. Rashbehari constituency in Kolkata witnessed the lowest voter turnout at 55.93%.

The power battle in West Bengal reached its penultimate stage as polling for the seventh phase of the state assembly elections began at 7am today.
In Phase-VII, over 81.88 lakh electorates, including 39.87 lakh women and 221 third gender persons, are casting their votes at as many as 11,376 polling stations.

A total of 268 candidates, including 37 women were in the fray in this phase of the West Bengal elections.
Ruling TMC and BJP are contesting on all 34 seats. Congress, the Left parties and the Indian Secular Front (ISF) have made a coalition and are contesting under the banner of Sanyukta Morcha. Out of the 34 seats in this round, Congress has got 18 in its share, CPI(M) got 12, RSP three, AIFB got one and ISF has got four seats.Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is also trying its luck and has fielded 25 candidates.
Polling for the eighth and final phase will be held on April 29 while the counting of votes will take place on May 2.
(With inputs from agencies)
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