The West Bengal Assembly elections recorded a record turnout of 92.65% in the second phase on April 29, 2026. Total turnout across both phases reached nearly 93%, the highest since Independence.
Key statistics:
Polling was held in 142 Assembly seats across seven districts in south Bengal. and Highest polling rates were recorded in Purba Bardhaman (93.39%), Hooghly (91.41%), South 24 Parganas (91.45%), North 24 Parganas (91.39%), and Nadia (91.35%).
Counting for the Assembly Elections will begin on May 4, 2026, at 8:00 AM. Initial trends of the election results are expected within hours after counting begins.
The final results are anticipated by evening on May 4, 2026. This election has seen unprecedented engagement from voters.
