WB elections: 25 pc votes cast in first 2 hours

Twenty-five per cent polling was recorded in the first two hours of voting in 14 Maoist-hit constituencies spread over three districts of West Bengal that are undergoing polls in the sixth and last phase today.

"So far the elections here have been incident free and 25 per cent polling was recorded till 9:AM," a senior election official said here.

In West Midnapore, the polling percentage was 26 per cent, 25 per cent in Bankura 25 and in Purulia 22 per cent, the official said.

Tight security arrangements have been made to ensure a free, fair and peaceful election in 14 seats in Maoist-affected Jangalmahal area spread over West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia districts.

While West Midnapore district has seven seats, Purulia has four and Bankura three.