Bengal phase 1 and Tamil Nadu elections witness strong voter turnout, crossing 80% with largely peaceful polling.
Voter turnout crosses 50% in West Bengal phase 1 and Tamil Nadu as polling continues across key constituencies.
Tamil Nadu and West Bengal recorded steady voter turnout till 9 am as polling began across constituencies, with numbers expected to rise through the day.
Vijay cancelled his Cuddalore rally citing safety concerns as Tamil Nadu heads toward Assembly elections on April 23.
With Assembly elections due in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam in 2026, the Congress is balancing optimism with internal challenges and alliance negotiations.