West Bengal elections phase 1: From Murshidabad to East Midnapore, key seats to watch out for
Security arrangements have been scaled up significantly.
Around 2,407 companies of Central Armed Police Forces, comprising more than 2.4 lakh personnel, have been deployed across polling areas.
Such a large presence is being described as unusual for a state that is not under any special security provisions.
In north Bengal, where 54 seats are going to polls, the BJP is seen to have an advantage.
On the other hand, in districts like Birbhum and West Burdwan.
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