Tamil Nadu Records 70% Voter Turnout, West Bengal Nears 79% in Assembly Elections

Tamil Nadu Records 70% Voter Turnout, West Bengal Nears 79% in Assembly Elections

Voter participation remained strong in both West Bengal and Tamil Nadu during the ongoing Assembly elections, with turnout reaching 70% and 78.77% respectively by 3 pm, according to the Election Commission of India. Polling in West Bengal began at 7 am across 152 Assembly constituencies spread over 16 districts in the first phase of the two-stage elections. The high voter turnout in both states indicates a high level of enthusiasm among voters, with many turning up to cast their ballots early in the day.