Exit poll numbers is out for Assam, where the ruling BJP is up against a grand alliance of eight parties including Congress and Badruddin Ajmal’s AIUDF.
Bengal, Assam Phase 2 Voting Highlights
23:39 PM IST: Updates for this live blog have ended.
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Assembly polls: Phase 2 voting ends amid violence, Mamata s dharna in Bengal; high woman turnout in Assam
22:50 PM IST: The Election Commission has sought report from Purba Medinipur district administration in connection with the alleged violation of prohibitory orders outside a polling booth in Nandigram s Bayal village during the visit by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is a contestant from the prestigious seat, when voting was on on Thursday.
22:31 PM IST: The Congress has submitted a memorandum to Chief Electoral Officer, Assam seeking the disqualification of State Minister Pijush Hazarika for allegedly threatening a news reporter.