The voter turnout in West Bengal reached an impressive 89.99% by 5 PM on April 29, 2026. This figure surpasses the previous record of 80.4% from the 2021 elections for the same seats.
Before this surge, expectations were modest regarding voter engagement. The electoral process had been largely peaceful, with over 1,448 candidates contesting for 142 assembly constituencies.
The decisive moment came during Phase 1 of the assembly polls, which concluded with a record voter turnout of 92.25%. This created momentum for subsequent phases.
District-wise, Purba Bardhaman recorded the highest turnout at 94.06%. Other districts also reported high engagement levels.
Key statistics:
- Purba Bardhaman: highest turnout at 94.06%
- Bhabanipur constituency: 85.51% polling till 5 PM
- Hooghly: 90.34%
- Nadia: 90.28%
- Howrah: 89.44%
Mamata Banerjee criticized the BJP’s tactics, claiming they aimed to rig the election. She expressed concerns about central forces allegedly supporting a particular party.
The high voter turnout reflects increased political engagement among citizens in West Bengal.
