92.8% turnout in Bengal highest ever in state; 2nd highest ever in any state/Lok Sabha poll
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/92-8-turnout-in-bengal-highest-ever-in-state-2nd-highest-ever-in-any-state/lok-sabha-poll/articleshow/130481894.cms">https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130481894.cms" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 5px;" />Record-breaking polling in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, with 92.9% and 85.1% respectively, validates the special intensive revision exercise and people's faith in elections.
Female voter turnout also reached historic highs in both states, surpassing male participation.
EC officials lauded the high turnout, calling it a watershed moment for West Bengal and highlighting efforts to curb electoral malpractices.
Record turnout in West Bengal polls
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