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Arijit Singh Casts Vote in Murshidabad, West Bengal Polls See Record Turnout

Popular singer Arijit Singh and his wife cast their votes in Murshidabad during the first phase of West Bengal Assembly elections. His father, Surinder Singh, also voted and praised the smooth polling process. West Bengal recorded an impressive 89.93% voter turnout, with several districts crossing 90%. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee aims for a fourth term while the BJP pushes to regain power in the state.

Key Points: Arijit Singh Votes in West Bengal Elections 2026

  • Arijit Singh votes with wife in Murshidabad
  • Father Surinder Singh also casts vote
  • West Bengal records 89.93% voter turnout in first phase
  • Mamata Banerjee seeks fourth term, BJP aims to form government
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West Bengal Polls 2026: Arijit Singh casts vote with wife in Murshidabad

Singer Arijit Singh casts his vote in Murshidabad with his wife as West Bengal records 89.93% voter turnout in the first phase of Assembly polls.

"Everything is good. May everything go well. There is no problem at all. Voting is going on smoothly. I have cast my vote. - Surinder Singh"

Murshidabad, April 23

Popular singer Arijit Singh and his wife were seen casting their votes in West Bengal's Murshidabad, drawing attention from fans and locals alike.

The acclaimed artist, known for his soulful voice, joined fellow citizens in exercising his democratic right for the first phase of polling for the West Bengal Assembly elections on Thursday.

Arijit greeted the media before entering the polling booth with his wife and even stopped by for a quick, light-hearted chat outside the premises.

Earlier in the day, Arijit Singh's father, Surinder Singh, cast his vote in Murshidabad.

After casting his vote, Surinder spoke to ANI and shared that the process was smooth and peaceful at the booth. He also wished that everything continue in the same manner during the elections.

"Everything is good. May everything go well. There is no problem at all. Voting is going on smoothly. I have cast my vote," he said.

In West Bengal, the parties are contesting against one another for 294 Assembly seats. The first phase covers 152 Assembly constituencies, while the second phase includes 142 seats. There are a total of 1,478 candidates in the fray in this phase. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

Voter turnout surged to remarkable levels by 5 PM on Thursday, with West Bengal recording a massive 89.93% voter turnout rate, according to the Election Commission.

West Bengal emerged as the frontrunner, with several districts crossing the 90% mark. Dakshin Dinajpur led the state with an exceptional 93.12%, followed by Cooch Behar at 92.07%, Birbhum at 91.55%, Murshidabad at 91.36%, and Jalpaiguri at 91.20%. Jhargram (90.53%) and Paschim Medinipur (90.70%) also remained above the 90% threshold, while Bankura recorded 89.91% and Malda 89.56%. Darjeeling, though comparatively lower, still posted a strong 86.49%.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is aiming for a fourth consecutive term, while the BJP, which secured 77 seats in the previous election, is making a renewed push to form the government in the state.

- ANI

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Sneha F
Actually, I'm a bit concerned about the high voter turnout. While it's great that people are enthusiastic, sometimes these numbers can be inflated. Remember the allegations during previous elections? We need more transparency in the voting process, especially in Bengal.
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Arjun K
Bahut accha! Arijit Singh ji setting an example for the youth. If a celebrity of his stature can take time out to vote, so can we. But the real question is—will Mamata di or BJP deliver better governance? Let's hope for a clean sweep for whichever party focuses on jobs and infrastructure.
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Kavya N
So proud of our democracy! 89.93% turnout is incredible—Dakshin Dinajpur at 93.12% is mind-blowing. Arijit Singh's father said it perfectly: "Everything is good." This phase shows Bengal wants change. Let's see if the 2026 results bring stability or more drama. 🤞
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Nikita J
Honestly, I'm tired of celebrity vote stories. Arijit Singh voting is nice, but what about the 1,478 candidates? We need to focus on real issues like flooding in Murshidabad, education, and healthcare. At least the high turnout shows people aren't apathetic like in some other states.
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Michael C
Impressive turnout figures! Coming from the US, I can only dream of 89% voter participation. But I wonder how much of this is genuine enthusiasm versus pressure from local parties. Still, Arijit Singh's humble appearance with his wife is refreshing—no entourage, just civic duty.

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