West Bengal, Tamil Nadu record highest-ever voter turnout since Independence
The Siliguri Today
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April 24, 2026 • 12:32 PM
West Bengal, Tamil Nadu record highest-ever voter turnout since Independence
The Election Commission said that Tamil Nadu and West Bengal recorded the highest-ever voter turnout in Assembly elections since Independence on Thursday.
Tamil Nadu and West Bengal (phase 1) saw polling percentages of 84.69% and 91.78%, respectively. "Previously, the highest poll participation in Tamil Nadu was 78.29% in 2011, and in West Bengal was 84.72% in 2011," the EC said.
