Amit Shah On TMC Corruption: A record 91.83% voting was recorded in the first phase of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. As soon as voting was over, Amit Shah made a big attack on TMC and said – the sun has set on corruption and hooliganism. CEC Gyanesh Kumar also saluted the voters.
As soon as the voting for the first phase of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 ended, political rhetoric has intensified. On one hand, record voting further heated up the election atmosphere, on the other hand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah gave a big political message by launching a scathing attack on Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Amit Shah shared a sunset video on social media platform X after voting ended on Thursday. With this video he wrote – “The sun has set on TMC’s corruption and hooliganism.” He also posted the same message in Bengali language, which clearly indicated that BJP is working on an aggressive strategy for the change of power in Bengal.
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91.83% voting in first phase, new record created
According to the latest data from the Election Commission of India (ECI), 91.83 percent voting was recorded in the first phase of voting in West Bengal. This figure is not only being considered the biggest political signal of this election, but is also included in the highest voting percentage since independence. Voting ended at 6 pm. Long queues were seen in many assembly constituencies since morning. Despite the extreme heat and humidity, the enthusiasm of the voters did not diminish. According to the Election Commission, this time the voting has left behind the record of 2021 assembly elections. In 2021, a total of 85.2 percent voting was recorded in West Bengal.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar said – Salute to every voter
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, reacting to the record turnout, said that both the states of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have recorded the highest turnout since independence. He said, “West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have recorded the highest voting percentage since independence. The Election Commission salutes every voter of both the states for participating enthusiastically in this festival of democracy.” This statement shows that this time voter participation has also impressed the Election Commission.
Amit Shah’s direct attack on TMC
This statement of Amit Shah as soon as the voting is over is being considered very important politically. Through the sunset video, he tried to convey the message that TMC’s political influence is now coming to an end. BJP has been continuously accusing the Mamata Banerjee government of corruption, political violence and administrative bias. This post of Amit Shah is being considered a part of the same aggressive election campaign. Political analysts believe that BJP is trying to present the record voting percentage as a sign of an atmosphere in its favor.
Voting took place amid tight security
The Election Commission had made elaborate security arrangements during the first phase of voting. Additional central forces were deployed at sensitive booths so that voting could be conducted peacefully. Despite fears of tension in many areas, the voting process remained orderly at most places. The administration kept a constant vigil and quick arrangements were made to deal with any untoward situation.
Voting on remaining 142 seats on May 29
Voting in the remaining 142 constituencies of the West Bengal Assembly elections will be held on May 29. After this, counting of votes will take place on May 4 and a new political picture of the state will emerge. The record voting of the first phase has made it clear that this time the elections are not just a fight for power but also a big test of public sentiment.
Gujarat and Maharashtra by-election figures also revealed
During this period, the voting percentage of by-elections held in Gujarat and Maharashtra were also revealed.
- 58.59% voting in Umreth assembly constituency of Gujarat
- 54.96% voting in Rahuri, Maharashtra
- 56.72% voting in Baramati
However, the biggest discussion was about the record voting of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
New sign in Bengal politics?
91.83 percent voting is not just a figure but also a political signal. When voters come out in such large numbers, it directly means that the people are serious about change, accountability and their future. Now all eyes are on the next phase of 29th May and then the counting of votes on 4th May, where it will be decided whether Amit Shah’s “sunset message” was just an election statement or in fact a new dawn is about to come in Bengal politics.
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