Polling for 152 of the 294 seats in the West Bengal assembly elections concluded on Thursday, achieving a remarkable 92.35% voter turnout, the highest in the state's history since Independence. Despite this achievement, the day was marred by sporadic incidents of violence across several districts, including Murshidabad, Birbhum, and Cooch Behar. Reports indicated clashes between supporters of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and opposition parties, leading to 41 arrests. Election Commission of India (ECI) officials, including Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, commended the high turnout, while also noting the need for continued improvements in ensuring voter safety. Security forces were deployed extensively to manage the situation, although tensions flared in certain areas, with incidents of crude bombs being hurled and allegations of voter intimidation. State CEO Manoj Agarwal acknowledged the challenges but emphasized that the incidents were not major threats to law and order. Overall, the election process reflected a significant engagement from voters despite the challenges faced.