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Bengal and Tamil Nadu hit record turnout in Phase 1 leaving historians stunned
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
West Bengal clocked nearly 92% — Tamil Nadu surpassed 84%
West Bengal and Tamil Nadu logged their highest-ever voter participation in Phase 1 of polling, according to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. West Bengal recorded 91.78% turnout, while Tamil Nadu followed with 84.69%. The jump signals a strong, widespread push for democratic participation across both states.
- West Bengal posted 91.78% turnout in Phase 1
- Tamil Nadu followed with 84.69% participation
- Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar called it the highest ever
- Democratic engagement appeared to surge across both states
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