Record-Breaking Voting in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu: High Turnout Recorded in First Phase

Historic voting in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Chennai, Kolkata, West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 April 23, 2026 152 seats in first phase bumper voting. Remaining 142 seats go to polls in second phase on 29 April. In the first phase, public will decide the fate of 1478 candidates. On the other hand, all 234 seats in Tamil Nadu went to polls with long queues since 7 am. According to official polling trends, Tamil Nadu recorded an estimated high voter turnout of 84.41 per cent, while in West Bengal the figure reached an astonishing 91.46 per cent in the first phase of polling. In this festival of democracy, people have come out in large numbers to exercise their franchise, which has become a topic of discussion for political observers. These figures are still approximate and may change in the final figures. Record-breaking voting has taken place in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. By 5 pm, Tamil Nadu has registered an estimated 82.24% voter turnout. In Bengal, the voter turnout is estimated to be < ID5%.