The Election Commission is likely to conduct the West Bengal assembly elections in two phases, a senior poll body official said on Thursday. "The assembly elections to 294 seats in West Bengal will most likely be held in two phases from next month," the official said. ADVERTISEMENTThe indication follows meetings between Election Commission officials and political parties in Kolkata earlier this week. It is not an impossible task to conduct a single-phase election in West Bengal, but this time, it is very unlikely." The official said law and order during the election period remains a major concern for the Election Commission.

Source: The Telegraph March 12, 2026 12:57 UTC