West Bengal election phase 1: Full list of constituencies voting in first phase on April 23

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 1 constituencies list, Siliguri Darjeeling seats, BJP vs TMC, voting begins April 23 across 152 seats. Here's the full list and key details voters should know.

In Short

• West Bengal elections begin with phase one on April 23
• Key constituencies will participate in the first phase of voting
• Voters are gearing up for a critical electoral phase in West Bengal

The West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 1 constituencies list is out, and voting is set to begin on April 23. This phase covers a large number of seats, including key regions like Siliguri, Darjeeling, and Jalpaiguri.

The contest is mainly between the BJP and TMC, making it a closely watched battle. With over 150 constituencies going to polls, the first phase plays a crucial role in shaping the election outcome.

From high-profile seats like Nandigram to the politically important North Bengal belt, here’s a simple breakdown of what voters need to know.

West Bengal Election 2026 Schedule

PHASE 1 OVERVIEW: KEY DETAILS

The first phase of the West Bengal Elections 2026 will see voting across 152 constituencies on April 23.

Campaigning for this phase ended on April 21.

Key constituencies include:

• Nandigram
• Darjeeling
• Siliguri
• Jalpaiguri
• Cooch Behar

West Bengal Election Constituencies

WHY NORTH BENGAL MATTERS

North Bengal is a major focus in Phase 1. The region accounts for 54 seats, all going to polls in this phase.

The BJP had performed strongly here in the previous election and will aim to retain its base. The TMC, meanwhile, is trying to regain lost ground, making this region a key battleground.

KEY BATTLE: NANDIGRAM SEAT

Nandigram remains one of the most closely watched constituencies.

BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari is contesting against TMC’s Pabitra Kar, along with candidates from Congress and CPI.

Adhikari had defeated Mamata Banerjee in this seat in 2021, adding to its political importance.

PHASE 1 CONSTITUENCIES LIST

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