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Record Turnout in India's Bengal and Tamil Nadu Polls
The first phase of Assembly elections in India's Bengal and Tamil Nadu states saw a record voter turnout. Bengal recorded 92% and Tamil Nadu 85% participation as polls closed.
24 Apr, 07:23 — 24 Apr, 12:17
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DWHigh113d ago
India news: Record turnout in Bengal, Tamil Nadu polls
West Bengal and Tamil Nadu recorded the highest-ever voter turnout in state polls after controversial voter roll revision. DW has more.
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Record turnouts mark Bengal Phase-1, Tamil Nadu voting
In Tamil Nadu, where all 234 seats went to the polls, a voting percentage of 85.11% was recorded at 11pm. In West Bengal, Phase 1 recorded around 92.35% voter turnout.
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First report: DW · 24 Apr, 07:23|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h
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