West Bengal Polls See 78.8% Voting, Tamil Nadu at 70%

As of 3 PM, West Bengal recorded 78.8% voter turnout in Phase 1 of its polls, while Tamil Nadu saw a 70% turnout, indicating strong participation.

Thu Apr 23 2026

High Voter Turnout in Indian State Elections

Voting for the 2026 Indian state elections has seen significant participation. West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 78.8% by 3 PM in its Phase 1 polling. Simultaneously, Tamil Nadu registered a turnout of 70% during the same period, reflecting strong engagement from the electorate. Earlier, by 11 AM, West Bengal had crossed 41% voting, and Tamil Nadu stood at 37.6%.

Election Dynamics in Key States

These elections are expected to considerably influence the political landscape of key states within India. Local media, including NDTV, are providing live coverage of the polling, highlighting the high public interest. Both West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are pivotal regions in Indian politics, and their election outcomes are being closely watched.

*Source: YouTube: NDTV (2026-04-23)*

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