The Hindu | Live: Despite sporadic violence, West Bengal voter turnout is 71 per cent The Hindu About 70 lakh voters will choose among 163 candidates in phase 1-B of the West Bengal Assembly elections on Monday. Thirty one seats in Paschim Medinipur, Bankura and Burdwan districts go to the polls in this phase. There are 21 women candidates in ... 60% polling in Bengal amid violence, sweltering heat Assembly polls 2016: Violence has been hallmark of West Bengal politics for ages LIVE: Over 70 per cent polling in both Assam, West Bengal till 3.30 pm |