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(PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Kolkata: Kolkata, which traditionally registers a low voter turnout, almost caught up with the rest of Bengal Wednesday.Election Commission data shows that till 9pm, Kolkata recorded over 88.4% voter turnout, a huge jump from 60.2% in the 2021 assembly elections, the lowest in West Bengal. The overall turnout in the state has breached 90% mark this time.Kolkata South, with four Assembly constituencies of Kolkata Port, Bhowanipore, Rashbehari and Ballygunge, recorded a polling percentage of 87.7 and Kolkata North 89.3.Bhowanipore, the most keenly watched constituency, where chief minister Mamata Banerjee and BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari are facing off, recorded 86.6% polling till 9 pm. In 2021, Bhowanipore had recorded a voter turnout of 61.3%.As per EC data, Chowringhee in Kolkata North, which faced 87,725 SIR deletions – the highest in the state – saw 86.6% voter turnout till 9 pm. In 2021, it had recorded 53.2%. Despite significant SIR deletions, Entally, Beleghata, Shyampukur, Maniktala and Cossipore-Belgachhia saw turnout of 92%, 90.7%, 88%, 90.2% and 88.9%, respectively, till 9 pm.Former HoD of political science and sociology at Presidency, Prasanta Roy, says SIR and anti-incumbency have played a role. Former Prasar Bharati CEO and ex-RS MP Jawhar Sircar, however, offered a differing view. “There is anger over people’s names being struck off. 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Men, women and children of all age groups had traveled from across Leh to catch a glimpse of the relics that were taken in a grand procession to Jivetsal, the venue of the exposition beginning Friday, which marks the 2,569th Buddha Purnima.The opening ceremony of festival will be attended by several Union ministers, including home minister Amit Shah, chief ministers of Buddhist-dominated states, ambassadors, and Buddhist leaders. Leh and Zanskar are proposed to host many programmes, exhibitions and seminars over the fortnight.The relics will be available for public veneration from May 2 to May 10, followed by exposition in Zanskar on May 11 and 12.Thereafter at Dharma Centre in Leh from May 13 to 14. They will be flown back to Delhi on May 15.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123PhotostoriesHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? 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The accident took place between 8:30 pm and 9 pm. According to preliminary information, about 35 labourers were returning home from Baggad when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The van then overturned and struck the oncoming SUV.Dhar district’s in-charge collector, Abhishek Choudhary, said all the victims died on the spot, while those critically injured were referred to Indore after initial treatment. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation into the incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragedy and announced ex-gratia assistance of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the families of the deceased, and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Madhya Pradesh chief Minister Mohan Yadav also expressed condolences and announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh for the seriously injured, and Rs 50,000 for those with minor injuries. Yadav added that officials, including the Indore Divisional Commissioner and Inspector General, have been directed to visit Dhar and ensure proper treatment of the injured, which will be provided free of cost.(With PTI inputs)About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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