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West Bengal Assembly Elections: Voter Turnout Reaches 89.93%
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🗓 05 Aug 2026, 11:36 PM
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Preliminary results show that 89.93% of registered voters in West Bengal cast their ballots in the ongoing assembly elections by 5 pm.
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections are underway, with voters casting their ballots across the state as of 5 pm today. Preliminary figures released by the Election Commission indicate that 89.93% of the 1.3 crore registered voters have voted, marking a high participation rate for the state. This turnout is among the highest recorded in recent West Bengal elections, reflecting strong voter engagement across urban and rural constituencies. The Election Commission will finalize the figures after the counting process concludes.