The West Bengal 2026 Assembly Elections began today, April 23, with 3.6 crore voters eligible in Phase 1. Citizens can verify their names and download booth slips via voters.eci.gov.in. If listed on the electoral roll, voters without a physical Voter ID can use alternatives like Aadhaar or PAN to cast their vote.. Phase 2 follows on April 29, with results on May 4.