West Bengal achieved a remarkable 92.72% voter turnout in the first phase of its assembly elections on April 23, marking the highest participation rate since independence. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar confirmed this record, which surpassed the previous high of 84.72% during the 2011 elections. Notably, female voters led the turnout with 92.69%, while male participation was at 90.92%. The increase in turnout is attributed to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, which removed inactive voters, including deceased and duplicate entries, thereby enhancing the overall voter base. The return of migrant voters also played a significant role. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) claim the turnout reflects support for their respective agendas, with the BJP viewing it as a rejection of incumbent Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's leadership. The election day was largely peaceful, with minimal incidents of violence, which further encouraged voter participation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the Election Commission for the successful conduct of the elections.