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West Bengal Records Highest-Ever Voter Turnout in Assembly/Lok Sabha Polls
West Bengal has achieved its highest-ever voter turnout in any Assembly or Lok Sabha elections, with 93.71% of eligible voters participating. This figure surpasses previous records, according to data released by the Election Commission.
16 May, 03:48 — 16 May, 14:36
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indian-expressMostly Factual101d ago
Bengal’s 93.71% turnout highest in any Assembly, Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission data
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Bengal Records Highest-Ever Voter Turnout In Any Assembly Poll, Beats Tripura
At 93.61% voter participation in 2013 assembly polls, Tripura held the distinction of recording highest turnout in a state poll. But as per latest data, West Bengal recorded turnout of 93.71%
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First report: ndtv · 16 May, 03:48|Full coverage: 2 · 11h|Window: 11h
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