Record 92.6% turnout in West Bengal’s phase two poll; total State turnout highest since Independence
A record 92.65% voter turnout was recorded in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on April 29, 2026, contributing to an overall turnout of nearly 93% across both phases, the highest in the state's history since Independence. Polling took place in 142 Assembly seats across seven districts in south Bengal, with rural areas showing the highest participation rates. The election saw isolated incidents of unrest and violence despite the high voter engagement.
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There was a record turnout of 92.65% in the second and final phase of polling for the West Bengal Assembly election on Wednesday (April 29, 2026), amidst isolated incidents of unrest and violence. This means the total turnout across two phases of polling in the State stands at nearly 93%, the highest rate of polling in any West Bengal Assembly election since Independence, according to the State’s Chief Electoral Officer.In the second phase, polling was held in 142 Assembly seats spread across seven districts in south Bengal. The highest polling rates were recorded in the rural-dominated areas of Purba Bardhaman (93.39%), followed by the Hooghly (91.41%), South 24 Parganas (91.45%), North 24 Parganas (91.39 %), and Nadia (91.35%) districts.
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