West Bengal has achieved a remarkable voter turnout of 92.47% in the 2026 Assembly elections, surpassing the previous record of 84.72% set in 2011. The first phase of voting on April 23 saw a turnout of 93.19%, while the second phase, covering 142 seats across South Bengal and Kolkata, recorded approximately 91.66% by 7:45 PM. This unprecedented participation indicates a strong statewide engagement, with districts like Purba Bardhaman and Hooghly showing high turnout rates of 92.46% and 90.34%, respectively. The implications of this turnout are significant, as historically, high voter turnout benefits the ruling party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC). However, the recent removal of around 9 million voters from the electoral rolls has raised questions about how this might affect the results. With various exit polls giving an edge to the BJP, the results on May 4 will be closely scrutinized, especially considering the high stakes surrounding employment, safety, and governance issues that shaped the election.