Chief Election Commissioner Hails West Bengal and Tamil Nadu for Highest Voter Turnout
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 04:45 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The Chief Election Commissioner has hailed West Bengal (Phase-I) and Tamil Nadu for achieving the highest voter turnout since independence. Tamil Nadu recorded 84.69% polling percentage, while West Bengal registered 91.78%.
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