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West Bengal By‑elections End with Over 60% Voter Turnout Reported
✍️ News On AIR
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 01:33 PM
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The by‑elections in West Bengal concluded, with official sources indicating that voter participation had crossed the 60% mark by 5 p.m., according to News On AIR.
West Bengal’s scheduled by‑elections wrapped up today as polling stations closed across the state. The electoral process, overseen by the state election commission, was completed without any reported disruptions.
According to the latest figures released by News On AIR, voter turnout had already exceeded 60 percent by 5 p.m., indicating a robust level of participation in the contest.
The turnout data, compiled from reports across multiple constituencies, underscores the electorate’s engagement ahead of the final vote count, which will be announced in the coming days.
Election officials have confirmed that the counting of votes will commence as per the standard schedule, and results are expected to be declared shortly thereafter.
According to the latest figures released by News On AIR, voter turnout had already exceeded 60 percent by 5 p.m., indicating a robust level of participation in the contest.
The turnout data, compiled from reports across multiple constituencies, underscores the electorate’s engagement ahead of the final vote count, which will be announced in the coming days.
Election officials have confirmed that the counting of votes will commence as per the standard schedule, and results are expected to be declared shortly thereafter.