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TN Records 70% Voter Turnout, West Bengal Sees 78.77% in Phase 1

The voter turnout for West Bengal Assembly elections was recorded at 78.77 per cent, while Tamil Nadu saw 70 per cent turnout as of 3 p.m. Polling began for 152 assembly constituencies across 16 districts in West Bengal in the first phase. In Tamil Nadu, over 5.73 crore voters are deciding the fate of 4,023 candidates in a four-cornered contest. The counting of votes for both states is scheduled for May 4.

Key Points: TN, Bengal Polls: Voter Turnout at 70% and 78.77%

  • West Bengal phase 1 polls cover 152 seats in 16 districts
  • Tamil Nadu polls across 234 seats with 4,023 candidates
  • 635 complaints registered with ECI in Bengal by 11 am
  • Key contest between DMK-led and AIADMK-led alliances in TN
  • Counting of votes scheduled for May 4
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TN voter turnout reaches 70 per cent, Bengal at 78.77 per cent

Tamil Nadu polls see 70% voter turnout, West Bengal records 78.77% in phase 1. Key contest between DMK, AIADMK alliances. Counting on May 4.

"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 The voter turnout for the West Bengal Assembly elections was recorded at 78.77 per cent, while that for Tamil Nadu stood at 70 per cent as of 3 p.m., 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, the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), and the 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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Ananya R
As a Tamilian, I'm proud to see 70% turnout but we need to ask why the rest didn't vote. Long queues show people care, but infrastructure needs improvement. The four-cornered contest is exciting but also confusing for voters. Let's hope the real issues—jobs, education, water—get addressed. Counting day on May 4 will be crucial!
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Rohit L
635 complaints by 11am? That's concerning. Election Commission needs to be more proactive. But voters coming out in such numbers despite issues is a testament to our democracy. The mamu-didi vs didi battle in Bengal is interesting too! 😊
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Siddharth J
Respectfully, the C-Vigil app is a good step but physical complaints show digital divide still exists. Also, 70% in TN vs 78.77% in Bengal - surprising given Bengal's history of violence? Shows people want change. DMK vs ADMK vs NTK vs TVK is making TN politics more interesting than ever. Hope counting day brings clarity!
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Kavya N
My family voted in Cooch Behar today at 6am - the aunties were out in force! ❤️ 78.77% is amazing for Bengal. But 635 complaints? Need more transparency. EC should release booth-level data. Overall, proud to see democracy in action!
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Rohan X
Tamil Nadu 70% is slightly lower than usual, maybe due to heat or apathy towards 4-cornered fight. But Bengal's numbers show Mamata's campaign worked. The C-Vigil complaints system is good but needs better response time. Counting day will be interesting - who will form the next government? Let's hope it's a stable one for development.

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