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West Bengal First Phase Polling Turnout Soars to 93.19% After Scrutiny
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🗓 05 Aug 2026, 07:48 PM
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The Election Commission confirmed that voter turnout in West Bengal’s first phase of the 2024 elections reached 93.19% after a thorough scrutiny of the results.
The Election Commission released updated figures after a detailed scrutiny of the first phase of the 2024 West Bengal elections.
Initially, preliminary counts had shown a turnout of 92.5%, but a comprehensive audit raised the figure to 93.19%. This high participation rate reflects strong voter engagement across the state.
The Commission will now focus on the remaining phases, with the second phase scheduled for next week.
Initially, preliminary counts had shown a turnout of 92.5%, but a comprehensive audit raised the figure to 93.19%. This high participation rate reflects strong voter engagement across the state.
The Commission will now focus on the remaining phases, with the second phase scheduled for next week.