Check West Bengal Panchayat Election LIVE updates here.More than 200,000 candidates are vying for a staggering 73,887 seats in the ongoing elections. The major contenders in the electoral battleground are the ruling TMC, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a formidable alliance formed by the Congress and the Left parties.
These prominent players are fervently engaged in a fierce competition to secure victory in this high-stakes political race.The number of casualties resulting from political violence during the campaign for the panchayat polls in West Bengal has risen to 18, with an additional three individuals losing their lives on July 6. Download the App to get 14 days of unlimited access to Mint Premium absolutely free!
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