Record 91% Turnout in West Bengal's Phase Two Poll
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 12:03 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections saw a record turnout of 91%, with the total state turnout being the highest since Independence. CM Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of trying to 'rig' the election at her Bhabanipur constituency, while BJP officials claimed that CAPF was carrying out 'unprecedented atrocities'.
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