Voting began on Wednesday in 142 constituencies in the second and final phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, amid unprecedented security arrangements and a high-stakes contest that could decide whether the ruling TMC retains its dominance over southern districts or the BJP can force open the gates of power in the state. Pics/PTI

Sporadic violence and clashes disrupted polling during the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections. Incidents in Murshidabad saw stone-pelting and vandalism, prompting police action. The Election Commission has sought detailed reports from affected areas (Pics/PTI and Screengrab from X)