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West Bengal Phase 1 Sees Historic 92.68 Turnout as BJP Challenges TMC for Fourth Term
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Published on 24 April 2026
Turnout hit 92.68 percent by 10 pm—why it matters
Voting in Phase 1 of the West Bengal and Tamil Nadu assembly elections concluded Thursday with overwhelming turnout in both states. West Bengal recorded a historic 92.68% turnout by 10 pm, intensifying the battle between BJP and ruling TMC, which is aiming for a fourth consecutive term. Tamil Nadu also voted in this phase as DMK seeks its second term.
- West Bengal Phase 1 turnout reached 92.68% by 10 pm
- BJP is pressing hard against the TMC’s fourth-term bid
- DMK is seeking a second term in Tamil Nadu
- Phase 1 voting concluded across both states
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