West Bengal elections see bumper polling, but this state holds record for highest voting percentage
West Bengal recorded a historic voter turnout of 92.67% in the 2026 Assembly elections, marking its highest participation since independence and surpassing several high-turnout states. Despite this surge, Tripura still holds the national record for the highest voter turnout at 93.61%, set during its 2013 assembly elections. The trend of increased electoral participation was also observed in other states like Assam, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu, with women voters playing a significant role in driving turnout.
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West Bengal elections see bumper polling, but this state holds record for highest voting percentageWest Bengal registered a turnout of 92.67 per cent in the recent polls, surpassing states like Nagaland and Manipur.Published on: May 01, 2026 6:08 PM ISTEdited by Priyanjali NarayanShare viaCopy link West Bengal has recorded its highest-ever voter turnout since Independence, with polling across two phases crossing the 92 per cent mark - a significant jump that places the state among the highest in the country. Voters wait in a queue at polling booths in Baharampur and Lalbag areas of Murshidabad during the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, in Murshidabad on Thursday.
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