Voting begins in West Bengal

Millions of citizens are casting their ballots in one of India's most closely watched political contests.

Clashes between rival party workers have been reported in several districts, with crude bombs being hurled in Murshidabad.

Opposition leaders have accused the ruling party of voter disenfranchisement after more than 2.7 million names were struck off the lists due to 'logical discrepancies.' Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is seeking significant gains in the state, which remains a key opposition stronghold.