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BJP bets on a tsunami as West Bengal’s voter turnout hits a record 92.9 percent
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Published on 4 May 2026
A “tsunami” claim follows a voter turnout milestone
West Bengal’s 2026 Assembly elections have moved into the crucial vote-counting phase after a high-octane two-phase campaign. The state recorded a historic 92.9% voter turnout, a figure BJP candidate Agnimitra Paul says is the people’s “tsunami” that will sweep rivals. BJP leaders also turned devotional as results approached, while TMC leaders stayed confident.
- Counting is underway after West Bengal’s two-phase election campaign
- Voter turnout hit a record 92.9%, boosting BJP’s momentum
- Agnimitra Paul called the mandate a “tsunami” in Asansol Dakshin
- TMC leaders remain confident despite BJP’s turnout push
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