Voting percentage in West Bengal 2026: Over 61% polling recorded till 1 pm
West Bengal's assembly elections have seen a significant voter turnout, with 89.99% recorded by 5 PM on the second phase of voting. The first phase achieved a historic turnout of 93.19%, the highest ever in the state's electoral history. The elections are primarily contested between the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party, with results expected on May 4.
- ▪The first phase of voting recorded a turnout of 93.19%, the highest in West Bengal's history.
- ▪As of 5 PM, the second phase of voting has recorded 89.99% participation.
- ▪Counting of votes for the assembly elections will take place on May 4.
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Voting percentage in West Bengal 2026: 89.99% polling recorded till 5 pm. Check district wise turnoutVoting percentage in West Bengal 2026: The first phase recorded a turnout of 93.19 per cent, highest ever that West Bengal has seen.Updated on: Apr 29, 2026 5:41 PM ISTEdited by Nayanika SenguptaShare viaCopy link Voting percentage in West Bengal 2026 has been on the higher side for the assembly elections, with the first phase witnessing a record turnout and polling for the second being underway.Voting percentage in West Bengal: West Bengal LoP and BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari is met with slogans by TMC cadres during his visit to the Jai Hind Bhawan polling station in the second phase of West Bengal assembly elections (ANI)The first phase recorded a turnout of 93.19 per cent, highest…
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