High Voter Turnout Marks 2026 Assembly Polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu
Bengal Leads with Near-90% Participation, Tamil Nadu Records Strong, Stable 82-85% Turnout
Bengal Leads with Near-90% Participation, Tamil Nadu Records Strong, Stable 82-85% Turnout
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In Tamil Nadu, polling is being conducted in a single phase across all 234 constituencies, with voter participation showing a steady but slightly slower trajectory compared to Bengal
While elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry have just concluded, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu—two politically and culturally distinct states—are yet to go to the polls, beginning April 23
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