In the 2026 assembly elections, West Bengal achieved a remarkable voter turnout of 92.47%, the highest since India's independence. This turnout was recorded across two phases, with Phase One at 93.19% and Phase Two at 91.66%. In contrast, other democracies, including Hungary, Japan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, saw participation rates significantly lower than West Bengal's. Hungary's elections had a national turnout of 79.5%, while Japan's snap election saw only 56.25% of eligible voters participating. Nepal and Bangladesh recorded turnouts of approximately 59%. The Election Commission of West Bengal noted that women voters slightly outnumbered men, with a turnout of 92.28% compared to 91.07% among male voters. This exceptional participation underscores West Bengal's strong electoral engagement, particularly when compared to the global trend where many nations struggled to exceed 80% participation. The counting of votes for these elections is scheduled for May 4.