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Voter turnout in West Bengal’s second phase hits record 91.66%, sporadic violence reported in various districts

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Voter turnout in West Bengal's second phase hits record 91.66%, sporadic violence reported in various districts

NEW DELHI: West Bengal recorded a very high voter turnout of over 91 per cent on Wednesday and there were reports of sporadic violence during the second phase of assembly elections.According to the Election Commission, the state’s total turnout in both phases hit a record 92.47 per cent, the highest level since independence. The turnout … Read more

Bengal’s 92.8% turnout is state’s highest ever; second highest among all states/Lok Sabha polls

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Bengal’s 92.8% turnout is state’s highest ever; second highest among all states/Lok Sabha polls

NEW DELHI: The record-breaking polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu of 92.9% and 85.1% respectively have once again vindicated the validity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise despite persistent doubts raised by some political parties and the unwavering faith of the people in the electoral process, according to Election Commission officials.The overall turnout … Read more