Record Voter Turnout in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Celebrated by Election Chief
CEC hails West Bengal and Tamil Nadu for highest ever voter turnout since independence
The Hindu
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar praised voters in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu for achieving record-high voter turnout in the recent elections. Tamil Nadu saw a turnout of 84.69%, while West Bengal recorded an impressive 91.78%, marking the highest participation rates since India's independence.
- 01West Bengal achieved a voter turnout of 91.78%.
- 02Tamil Nadu recorded a turnout of 84.69%.
- 03Both states set new records for voter participation since independence.
- 04Previous high for Tamil Nadu was 78.29% in 2011.
- 05West Bengal's previous high was 84.72% in 2011.
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On April 23, 2026, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar commended the voters of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu for their exceptional turnout in the recent elections. West Bengal, in its Phase-I polling, achieved a remarkable 91.78% voter turnout, while Tamil Nadu recorded 84.69%. These figures represent the highest polling percentages since India's independence. The previous records for these states were 78.29% in Tamil Nadu and 84.72% in West Bengal, both set in 2011. This surge in voter participation reflects the growing engagement of citizens in the electoral process.
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The record voter turnout signifies a heightened interest in the democratic process among citizens, which could lead to more accountable governance.
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