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West Bengal voters hit 92 point 72 turnout a 15 year high as polling stays tense

Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
West Bengal voters hit 92 point 72 turnout a 15 year high as polling stays tense

Stone throwing reported but polling still crosses 92%

West Bengal’s Assembly election saw a historic voter turnout of 92.72%, the highest in 15 years. While sporadic unrest including stone-throwing was reported, polling continued with resilience. The Election Commission of India ramped up security across key constituencies, where high-profile contests drew intense attention from voters statewide.

  • Turnout hits 92.72%, highest since 2011
  • Sporadic unrest including stone-throwing reported
  • Elections proceeded with heavy security deployment
  • Key constituencies saw high-stakes contests
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