Record voter turnout in West Bengal

Both the ruling Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have claimed the high turnout as a positive sign for their respective campaigns.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the 'wave of change' is evident, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the central government of attempting to influence the administration.

Female voter participation reached historic highs, surpassing male turnout in several key districts.

The Election Commission lauded the peaceful conduct of the polls, despite reports of minor clashes between party cadres in northern Bengal.