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West Bengal re poll sees record turnout over 87% in Diamond Harbour by 5 pm
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Published on 2 May 2026
Diamond Harbour tops 87 percent as voting stays brisk
Re-polling in West Bengal’s Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour saw strong voter participation on Saturday. Election Commission data shows Magrahat Paschim reached about 86.11% turnout by 5 pm, while Diamond Harbour recorded a slightly higher 87.60%. Polling remained brisk through the afternoon in both assembly constituencies.
- Magrahat Paschim turnout hit about 86.11% by 5 pm
- Diamond Harbour recorded 87.60% turnout by 5 pm
- Re-poll held on Saturday in two West Bengal constituencies
- Voters showed strong interest as polling stayed brisk
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