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West Bengal 2026 first-phase turnout hits 92.03% amid isolated violence
West Bengal recorded a record voter turnout of 92.03% in the first phase of the 2026 Assembly elections on April 23, 2026, the highest polling since 1951. There were isolated incidents of violence during polling. The turnout followed by a four-month-long Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which reduced the electorate by about 12%.
Why It Matters
The high turnout indicates strong voter participation in West Bengal's elections. The subsequent revision of rolls, showing a ~12% electorate drop, could influence future electoral dynamics.
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Record turnout in first phase of West Bengal Assembly elections reaches 92.03%
April 23, 2026
West Bengal registered a record voter turnout of 92.03% in the first phase of the Assembly elections on Thursday, April 23, 2026, amid isolated incidents of violence.
Four-month Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls follows the first phase
April 2026
The election was followed by a four-month long Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which saw the electorate drop by about 12%.