West Bengal Achieves Record 91.41% Voter Turnout in Assembly Elections
Record 91% turnout in West Bengal’s phase two poll; total State turnout highest since Independence
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West Bengal recorded a historic voter turnout of 91.41% in the second phase of its Assembly elections on April 29, 2026. This brings the total turnout to 92.42%, marking the highest participation rate since India's Independence. The elections took place across 142 Assembly seats in seven districts.
- 0191.41% voter turnout in the second phase of polling.
- 02Total turnout across both phases reached 92.42%.
- 03Highest turnout recorded in West Bengal Assembly elections since Independence.
- 04Polling occurred in 142 Assembly seats across seven districts.
- 05Purba Bardhaman district had the highest turnout at 93.39%.
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The second phase of polling for the West Bengal Assembly elections on April 29, 2026, saw a remarkable voter turnout of 91.41%, contributing to a total turnout of 92.42% across both phases. This is the highest participation rate recorded in any West Bengal Assembly election since India's Independence. Polling took place in 142 Assembly seats across seven districts in south Bengal, with Purba Bardhaman district leading at 93.39% turnout, followed by Hooghly at 91.41%, South 24 Parganas at 91.45%, North 24 Parganas at 91.39%, and Nadia at 91.35%. Despite some isolated incidents of unrest and violence, the elections proceeded with significant public engagement.
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The high voter turnout reflects strong public engagement in the democratic process, indicating citizens' commitment to participating in governance.
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