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West Bengal Assembly Polling Ends at 91.41% Turnout as Final Phase Closes at 6 PM
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Published on 29 April 2026
One district topped 92% while others stayed near 90%
West Bengal’s final phase of assembly election polling wrapped up at 6 PM on Wednesday, with voter turnout reaching 91.41%. By 5 PM, Purba Bardhaman led the pack at 92.46%, followed by Hooghly (90.34%), Nadia (90.28%), Howrah (89.44%) and North 24 Parganas, while South 24 Parganas hovered just below 90%.
- Final-phase polling concluded at 6 PM
- Overall voter turnout recorded at 91.41%
- Purba Bardhaman led by 92.46% at 5 PM
- South 24 Parganas stayed just under 90%
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