TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee said “very happy and mentally relaxed” on the apex court's verdict.

147 CUs, 210 VVPATs and 147 BUs were replaced during the mock poll after they malfunctioned, the official said.

The top court, however, made it clear that the teachers and non-teaching staff of the state, whose appointments were cancelled by the high court, will have to refund the salaries and other emoluments if it reaches the conclusion that their recruitment was illegal.

The turnout was expected to rise as people, who entered the polling stations before 5 pm, the closing time for voting, will be allowed to exercise their franchise.

Known for its silk weaving industry, Murshidabad is witnessing the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, along with three other Parliamentary constituencies in the state— Jangipur, Malda Uttar and Malda Dakshin.

Sukanta Majumdar questions timing of video release.

Dhubri recorded the highest polling percentage of 10.75, followed by Guwahati (10.38), Kokrajhar (9.77) and Barpeta (9.26) till 9 am.

The BJP has nominated Bijuli Kalita Medhi after replacing its sitting MP Queen Oja, while the Congress has put forth Mira Borthakur Goswami.

ED takes both into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) following their overnight questioning.

Starting at 7 am and extending until 5 pm, polling stations in Guwahati, Barpeta, Dhubri, and Kokrajhar are witnessing the democratic process.

A total of 20 constituencies across the four eastern Indian states are poised to cast their votes today. Assam will see contests in four constituencies, while Bihar will contribute five seats to the electoral fray. Chhattisgarh is set to have polls in seven constituencies, and West Bengal will witness voting in four parliamentary segments.

Abhishek Banerjee alleged that the BJP resorted to falsehood in Sandeshkhali over accusations of women’s harassment to garner votes in the Lok Sabha elections.