West Bengal phase 2 women voters outnumber men in 23 seats defying expectations and driving higher turnout

In 23 seats, women lead by a noticeable margin

West Bengal’s phase 2 polling shows women voters outnumbering men in 23 assembly seats, a pattern seen already in phase 1. The shift is most visible in urban areas around Kolkata and Salt Lake, where several constituencies record a sizable female surplus. Election data also points to consistently higher turnout among women than men.