Assembly Polls 2026: Massive Voter Turnout in Tamil Nadu & West Bengal, Voting Crosses 40% by 11 AM
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New Delhi | April 23
The Assembly elections 2026 witnessed a massive surge in voter participation, with both Tamil Nadu and West Bengal recording impressive turnout figures by 11 AM.
According to the Election Commission of India, West Bengal registered 41.11% turnout, while Tamil Nadu recorded 37.57%, indicating strong public engagement in the democratic process.
District-Wise Turnout Highlights
Tamil Nadu
- Tiruppur – 42.45% (highest turnout)
- Namakkal – 41.41%
- Erode – 41.00%
- Coimbatore – 38.62%
- Madurai – 36.22%
- Chennai – 35.47%
- Nilgiris – 32.62% (lowest turnout)
West Bengal
- Paschim Medinipur – 44.68% (highest turnout)
- Jhargram – 43.71%
- Bankura – 43.22%
- Malda – 38.22% (lowest turnout)
These figures show strong participation across both urban and rural regions.
Voting Across Key Constituencies
Polling began early morning under tight security arrangements.
- Voting is taking place in 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu
- Meanwhile, 152 constituencies in West Bengal are voting in Phase 1
Voting will continue until 6:00 PM, while counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.
Leaders and Celebrities Cast Votes
Several prominent leaders and public figures cast their votes early in the day.
Key names include:
- M. K. Stalin
- Vijay
- Rajinikanth
- Dhruv Vikram
Their participation encouraged voters and boosted turnout momentum.
Tamil Nadu’s Strong Electoral Base
Tamil Nadu has over 5.73 crore registered voters, making it one of India’s largest electorates.
Breakdown:
- Female voters: 2.93 crore
- Male voters: 2.80 crore
- Third gender voters: 7,728
Additionally:
- 14.59 lakh first-time voters are participating
- 68,501 service voters are registered
- Over 4.18 lakh postal votes have already been received
Authorities have also set up 62 counting centres to ensure smooth result processing.
Intense Political Contest
Tamil Nadu
The main contest is between:
- DMK-led alliance
- AIADMK-led NDA
At the same time, Vijay’s party TVK has entered the fray, potentially creating a three-way contest.
West Bengal
- Mamata Banerjee is aiming for a fourth consecutive term
- BJP is pushing to form the government
A total of 1,478 candidates are contesting in this phase across the state
Security and Arrangements
Authorities have deployed heavy security across polling stations.
- Police and paramilitary forces are present at booths
- EVMs are functioning smoothly
- Crowd management systems are in place
Therefore, officials expect polling to remain peaceful throughout the day.
The strong turnout figures by 11 AM highlight the enthusiasm of voters in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
With turnout already crossing 40% in West Bengal and nearing 38% in Tamil Nadu, both states are witnessing a highly active electoral process.
As polling continues, higher participation is expected, making these elections crucial for the political future of both states.
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