An estimated 80 percent turnout was recorded despite sporadic violence and stray street clashes in the polling for the second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections for 30 seats. The 30 seats include the high-profile Nandigram constituency where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is fighting a fierce battle with former lieutenant Subhendu Adhikary of the Bharatiya Janata
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According to the Election Commission, over 80% votes were polled in West Bengal till 5 pm on Thursday - Ashok Bhaumik
According to the Election Commission, over 80% votes were polled in West Bengal till 5 pm on Thursday - Ashok Bhaumik×
Mamata seeks Governor’s help as tensions flare up
Tempers ran high amidst incidents of violence being reported in Nandigram and the nearby areas during phase-IIof polls in the State.
While the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called up Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar seeking his help, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that Banerjee may seek re-election if she is unsure of a victory in Nandigram.
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