West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 92.65% in the second and final phase of the state assembly election on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, according to the Election Commission of India. This marks the highest turnout in the state since independence.
The second phase covered 75 constituencies across several districts, including parts of North Bengal and the Jangalmahal region. The total turnout across both phases is estimated to be the highest in West Bengal's electoral history.
Isolated incidents of violence were reported in some areas, including clashes between supporters of rival parties in Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri districts. The Election Commission has ordered a review of security arrangements for the vote counting process scheduled for May 2, 2026.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is seeking a third consecutive term, voted in Kolkata on April 29. The main opposition parties, including the BJP and the Left-Congress alliance, have claimed that the high turnout reflects public dissatisfaction with the ruling Trinamool Congress.
