West Bengal Election Data Highlights Turnout Disparities and Voter Dynamics
West Bengal Election Data Reveals Sharp Divide In Turnout, Victory Margins, Electoral Roll Revision
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The Election Commission of India released detailed data on the 2026 Assembly elections, revealing significant disparities in voter turnout and winning margins across West Bengal. Notably, the BJP achieved the largest winning margins in North Bengal, while the constituency of Bhangar recorded the highest turnout at 98.07%. The data also indicates substantial changes in electoral rolls, particularly in minority-dominated areas.
- 01BJP secured the highest winning margins in North Bengal constituencies.
- 02Bhangar recorded the highest voter turnout at 98.07%.
- 03Significant deletions of ineligible voters were noted in AITC-held constituencies.
- 04Sujapur saw both the highest deletions and additions of eligible voters.
- 05Female voter participation was highest in Raghunathganj at 97.93%.
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The Election Commission of India has published comprehensive data for the 2026 Assembly elections, marking its fastest release ever. The report covers all 830 constituencies, revealing stark contrasts in voter turnout and winning margins across West Bengal. The BJP dominated in North Bengal, securing three of the five constituencies with the highest winning margins, including Matigara-Naxalbari with a margin of 104,265 votes. In contrast, the AITC maintained strongholds in South 24 Parganas and Kolkata. Bhangar recorded the highest turnout at 98.07%, while the lowest turnout was noted in hill constituencies like Darjeeling, which had 82.50%. The data also highlighted significant changes in electoral rolls, particularly in minority-dominated regions, where the AITC faced the highest deletions of ineligible voters. Notably, Sujapur experienced a 55.3% decline in its electorate but also saw the highest addition of eligible voters post-revision, with 114,766 new electors added. The Election Commission aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of electoral data through this initiative.
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The data indicates significant shifts in voter demographics and participation, which may influence future electoral strategies and policies in West Bengal.
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