The polling for Phase I of the Assembly elections concluded at 6 pm on Thursday, with West Bengal recording a significantly higher voter turnout of 91.78 per cent, according to the Election Commission of India.

HM Shah also said the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) will be gain victory in 110 seats in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly polls, expressing his confidence in the party's performance as the polling for the second phase is scheduled to take place on April 29.

Addressing a public rally in Shyampur in Howrah district, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the support shown by people indicated political change in the state. The polling for the second phase will be held on April 29, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4. 

Amit Shah targets Punjab's drug crisis, planning monthly visits to enhance BJP's electoral strategy ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

Amit Shah targets Punjab's drug crisis, planning monthly visits to enhance BJP's electoral strategy ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

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