Kolkata, Apr 29 (BNP): West Bengal registered a strong voter turnout of 18.39 percent till 9:00 AM on Wednesday as polling progressed in the second and final phase of the 2026 Assembly elections, reflecting enthusiastic participation by voters across the state.
Polling began at 7:00 AM under tight security arrangements across 142 constituencies spread over key districts, including Kolkata and surrounding regions. Long queues were witnessed outside several polling stations early in the morning as citizens turned out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right.
According to early data, Purba Bardhaman recorded the highest turnout at 20.86 percent, followed by Hooghly with 20.16 percent. Other districts also reported steady voting percentages, indicating a positive response from the electorate.
Election authorities stated that polling has remained largely peaceful and orderly so far, with extensive deployment of central and state security forces to ensure free and fair voting. Officials continue to monitor the situation closely across all constituencies.
The second phase is considered politically crucial, as it covers several high-profile seats and regions that could significantly influence the final outcome of the elections. Voting will continue till the scheduled closing hours, with turnout figures expected to rise steadily throughout the day.
