Covid Protocols, Socially Distanced Queues As Assam, Bengal Votes In Assembly Elections

Voting for the first phase of the Bengal and Assam assembly elections began this morning - for 30 and 47 seats respectively. Polling booths opened at 7 am and will close at 6 pm; polling has been extended by an hour due to the Covid pandemic. People went to cast their ballots following Covid protocol. Results will be declared May 2.

Mar 27, 2021 15:52 IST
  • Assam, Bengal Votes In The First Phase Of Assembly Elections: Photos
    Elderly women cast their votes in the Assembly elections 2021
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  • Assam, Bengal Votes In The First Phase Of Assembly Elections: Photos
    People stand in queue outside a polling booth to cast their votes in the assembly elections
  • Assam, Bengal Votes In The First Phase Of Assembly Elections: Photos
    Voters stand in socially distanced queues in Assam as they vote for the assembly elections in the state
  • Assam, Bengal Votes In The First Phase Of Assembly Elections: Photos
    Social distancing found an important place in voting today amid the pandemic in Assam
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  • Assam, Bengal Votes In The First Phase Of Assembly Elections: Photos
    People stand in chalk circles on a ground as they wait to cast their vote in Assam
  • Assam, Bengal Votes In The First Phase Of Assembly Elections: Photos
    Temperatures being checked at polling booth keeping the pandemic in mind
  • Assam, Bengal Votes In The First Phase Of Assembly Elections: Photos
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