In today's bulletin, The Wire gives you the highlights of the second phase of the assembly elections in Assam and West Bengal. We also take a look at why AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi said 'Modi and Mamata are meant for each other'. Also in focus is the Madras high court's comment through which political parties have been reprimanded for distributing freebies for votes.

For all this and a guide on The Wire's exclusive ground reports, watch here:

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