West Bengal Voting Percentage 2026: Highest voting percentage was recorded in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu after independence. CEC Gyanesh Kumar said that this is the highest voting graph till date. Women’s participation was more than men’s, with more than 90% voting taking place in many districts.
The real strength of democracy is visible when people come out of their homes and reach the polling booth. This time West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have presented the same picture to the country. The enthusiasm with which voters voted despite the scorching heat, humidity and election tension created a new post-independence record. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, reacting to the huge turnout in both the states, said that this is the highest voting graph since independence. He saluted every voter of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu and called it a strong faith of the people towards democracy.
Old record broken in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
According to the Election Commission, 84.69 percent voting was recorded in Tamil Nadu and 91.78 percent voting in the first phase in West Bengal. This is the highest ever voting percentage in the history of independent India in both the states. Earlier, the highest voting percentage was recorded in Tamil Nadu in 2011 at 78.29 percent, while in West Bengal in 2011, 84.72 percent voting was recorded. This time both the states left their old records far behind. The special thing is that in both the states, the voting participation of women was recorded more than that of men, which is considered a strong sign of democratic awareness.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar said – Salute to every voter
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said, “West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have recorded the highest polling percentage since independence. The Election Commission salutes every voter of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.” He said that such a large turnout proves that people take their participation in democracy seriously and their trust in the electoral process is strong.
First phase of voting in West Bengal peaceful, sporadic violence at some places
West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Aggarwal said that the first phase of voting was held in 152 assembly seats and 45,000 booths. He said that at some places voting continued till late evening, while at other places the process of paperwork and EVM sealing was completed. After this the machines were sent to the strong room.
“People voted without any fear. They were satisfied with the arrangements and incidents were also minimal. Thanks to all political parties and concerned parties for fair and peaceful elections,” he said. However, reports of attacks on candidates and sporadic violence in some districts also created tension in the election environment.
District wise figures surprised, more than 90% voting in many districts
In many districts of West Bengal, the voting percentage crossed 90 percent, which is considered a big achievement in itself. The highest turnout was recorded in South Dinajpur at around 94.77 percent. After this, 94.40 percent voting took place in Cooch Behar, 93.61 percent in Birbhum and 93.01 percent in Jalpaiguri. Other than this:
- Malda – 92.22%
- Murshidabad – 92.88%
- Uttar Dinajpur – 92.04%
- Jhargram – 91.78%
In districts like Alipurduar, Bankura, West Medinipur and East Medinipur, voting also ranged between 89 to 91 percent. 88.01 percent voting was recorded in Darjeeling and 82.93 percent in Kalimpong, which was less as compared to other districts, but still considered a strong participation.
Fate of 1,478 candidates sealed in EVM
Through this voting held in 16 districts of the state, the fate of the candidates on 152 seats of the 294-member assembly will be decided. A total of 1,478 candidates are in the fray for these seats, including 167 women candidates. Voting started at 7 am and long queues were seen outside the polling stations since morning. Despite the scorching heat and humidity, the enthusiasm of the voters did not diminish. As the day progressed, the pace of voting also increased.
Increasing participation of women gave a strong message
The most important picture of this election was the large participation of women. In both West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, women voted more than men. Experts believe that this is not just a voting percentage figure, but a sign of social change and political awareness. Women voters are no longer mere spectators but have become a decisive force influencing election outcomes.
Strongest picture of democracy
The record voting in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu is not just a statistical achievement, but a testament to the public’s faith in democracy. When people reach the polling booth despite difficult circumstances, it is not just a vote, it is a demonstration of their responsibility towards democracy. This time’s figures show that India’s voters have become more aware, active and decisive than ever before.
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