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Record 92.65% turnout in West Bengal phase two poll; total statewide turnout highest since Independence
Phase two polling in West Bengal was held across 142 seats in seven south Bengal districts, with a record 92.65% turnout. When combined with the first phase, the statewide turnout is nearly 93%, the highest in the state since Independence, according to the CEO. District turnout was highest in Purba Bardhaman, Hooghly, South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, and Nadia.
Why It Matters
The turnout milestone indicates exceptionally strong voter participation and could influence the electoral mandate and perceived legitimacy of the results.
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District-wise highest phase two turnout: Purba Bardhaman, Hooghly, South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, Nadia
April 29, 2026
The highest district turnout rates were Purba Bardhaman 93.39%, Hooghly 91.41%, South 24 Parganas 91.45%, North 24 Parganas 91.39%, and Nadia 91.35%.
Total turnout across two phases stands at nearly 93%, highest since Independence
April 29, 2026
The total turnout across the two phases of polling in the state stands at nearly 93%, the highest rate of polling in any West Bengal Assembly election since Independence, according to the State’s Chief Electoral Officer.
Record turnout in phase two: 92.65%
April 29, 2026
There was a record turnout of 92.65% in the second and final phase of polling for the West Bengal Assembly election.
Phase two polling conducted across 142 seats in seven districts of south Bengal
April 29, 2026
The second and final phase of polling for the West Bengal Assembly election was held across 142 assembly seats spread across seven districts in south Bengal.