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Bengal Records 61.18% Voter Turnout, TN Touches 56% Mark

West Bengal recorded 61.18% voter turnout by 1 pm in the first phase of its two-phase Assembly polls covering 152 constituencies across 16 districts. Tamil Nadu also saw 56.81% turnout as voting began across all 234 constituencies at 7 am. The ECI registered 635 complaints by 11 am, with 260 submitted physically and 375 via the C-Vigil app. Counting of votes for both states is scheduled for May 4.

Key Points: Bengal TN Elections: High Voter Turnout Recorded

  • 152 constituencies in 16 districts of Bengal vote in first phase
  • 635 complaints registered with ECI by 11 am
  • TN sees four-cornered contest across all 234 seats
  • Counting of votes scheduled for May 4
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Bengal records 61.18 pc voter turnout, TN touches 56 pc mark

West Bengal records 61.18% voter turnout in first phase polls, while Tamil Nadu touches 56.81% mark. Key phase of Assembly elections underway.

"Voter enthusiasm for the elections appeared to be quite high this time, as long lines were seen in front of several polling stations. - Election Commission of India"

Kolkata/Chennai, April 23 West Bengal had a voter turnout of 61.18 per cent, while Tamil Nadu had 56.81 per cent by 1 p.m. as polling for the Assembly elections was ongoing, according to data from the Election Commission of India.

Polling began for 152 assembly constituencies scattered over 16 districts of West Bengal from 7 a.m. on Thursday in the first phase of the two-phase crucial Assembly polls.

Voter enthusiasm for the elections appeared to be quite high this time, as long lines were seen in front of several polling stations.

The 16 districts where polling is being held in the first phase on Thursday are Cooch Behar, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur, and Malda in North Bengal, and Murshidabad, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura, West Burdwan, and Birbhum in South Bengal.

The second phase of polls in West Bengal for the remaining 142 assembly constituencies will be on April 29. ​

A total of 635 complaints were registered with the ECI till 11 a.m. regarding the polling in the first phase of elections covering 152 Assembly constituencies in 16 districts

Of the 635 complaints registered with the ECI, 260 have been submitted physically to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), while another 375 have been submitted through the C-Vigil app.

Meanwhile, polling for the high-stakes Tamil Nadu Assembly elections across all 234 constituencies also began at 7 a.m., with over 5.73 crore eligible voters set to decide the fate of 4,023 candidates in a fiercely contested four-cornered battle.

The electoral contest primarily features the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), making this one of the most competitive elections in recent years.

Voting commenced early in the morning, with voters seen queuing up in large numbers at polling booths, reflecting strong public enthusiasm to participate in the democratic process.

With voter turnout expected to play a decisive role, political parties are closely monitoring polling trends across constituencies.

The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4, when the electoral verdict will determine the next governments in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Tamil Nadu is seeing a four-cornered contest—DMK, AIADMK, Naam Tamilar, and TVK. Interesting to see how the votes split between these alliances. TN always has that unpredictable element. Let's see who comes out on top.
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Ravi K
Over 635 complaints already this early? That's concerning. ECI needs to be more vigilant, especially in Bengal where political clashes are common. Fair polling is the need of the hour.
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Suresh O
TN turnout of 56% is good for an afternoon. With 5.73 crore voters, every booth matters. Hope the voting process remains smooth and no malpractices happen. Democracy thrives when people come out to vote!
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James A
Interesting to see both states voting simultaneously. Bengal's 152 constituencies in phase 1 and TN's all 234—each with unique dynamics. The political culture is vibrant in both places. Looking forward to the results on May 4!
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Aditya G
The C-Vigil app complaints show how technology is helping democracy. 375 out of 635 complaints via app—that's over half! Good to see digital tools being used for transparency. Still, physical response matters more.
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Vikram M
Bengal's second phase on April 29 will be crucial. The first phase covering North Bengal and parts

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