West Bengal has recorded its highest-ever voter turnout since Independence, with polling across two phases crossing the 92 per cent mark. This significant jump places the state among the highest in the country, but it still falls short of the national record held by Tripura, which saw a 93.61 per cent voter turnout in the 2013 assembly elections.
The recent polls in West Bengal saw a turnout of 92.67 per cent, surpassing states like Nagaland and Manipur. The figure marks a sharp rise from Bengal’s previous highest turnout of 84.72 per cent recorded in 2013.
Women voters played a key role in driving participation, with 92.69 per cent of women voters turning out in the first phase, compared to 90.92 per cent of men. Overall, women’s participation stood at 85.76 per cent, higher than men at 83.57 per cent.
Other states also saw high voter participation trends, with Assam recording its highest-ever turnout at 85.38 per cent, while Puducherry saw 89.83 per cent voting, and Tamil Nadu registered an 84.69 per cent turnout.
