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West Bengal leads voter turnout at 78.77 pc, Tamil Nadu records 70 pc till 3 pm
Updated On: 23 April, 2026 04:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Several districts in both states recorded high participation, reflecting strong voter engagement. Polling continues amid tight security, with major political parties contesting closely fought battles in both states
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People wait in queues before casting votes in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. PIC/PTI
Polling in the ongoing Assembly elections saw high participation by 3 pm on Thursday, with West Bengal leading at 78.77 per cent voter turnout. Tamil Nadu followed with a strong 70 per cent turnout, according to data from the Election Commission of India (ECI), reported ANI.
Voting began at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm, with both states witnessing steady turnout throughout the day.
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