West Bengal elections | High voter turnout and sporadic violence in fifth phase of polling

78.36% electors had exercised their franchise till 5 p.m. in the polling held in 45 Assembly constituencies.

High voter turnout and sporadic incidents of violence marked the fifth phase of elections in West Bengal on Saturday . Polling was held in 45 Assembly seats across six districts, three in north Bengal and three in south Bengal. Till 5 p.m. about 78.36% electors had exercise their franchise. Highest voting was observed 81.73% was observed in Jalpiaguri, followed by 81.72% in Purba Bardhaman and Nadia in which 81.57% polling was observed till 5 p.m.. The voting percentage is expected to rise. While the locals alleged that there was firing at Deganga Assembly segment in North 24 Parganas by central armed police forces, the report by the Superintendent of Police, Barasat stated the allegation was not based on any facts. “The Elections were peaceful today a few incidents were reported,” Chief Electoral Officer Aariz Aftab said. The CEO said that 23 persons were arrested in specific incidents during the day and 100 were arrested as part of preventive arrested.