New Delhi, April 24: The recent elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have witnessed record voter turnout, sparking significant political reactions.
Rajya Sabha member Manoj Jha expressed his happiness over the turnout, stating that the voting in both states is a positive sign for democracy. He noted, “Approximately 86% of voters participated in Tamil Nadu, while West Bengal saw a remarkable 92.59% turnout, which is encouraging in itself.”
However, Ashutosh Verma, spokesperson for the Samajwadi Party, raised concerns regarding the voting percentage in West Bengal. He remarked, “A sudden increase of 30% in the 92% turnout raises doubts.”
Meanwhile, Sanjay Raut, a member of the Shiv Sena (UBT), attributed the high voter turnout to various factors. He mentioned, “West Bengal recorded nearly 92% and Tamil Nadu around 84-85%. A political storm was evident during this period. The implementation of the SIR in Bengal led to a significant voter turnout.”
According to the Election Commission, the voter turnout for the first phase in West Bengal reached 92.88% by midnight Thursday, marking the highest in the state’s history.
Previously, the highest turnout was recorded in the 2011 assembly elections, which ended the 34-year rule of the Left Front and brought the Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee, to power. The average turnout during those six phases was 84.33%, a record at that time.
In Tamil Nadu, the turnout this time was 84.69%, the highest since independence. In the 2011 assembly elections, the turnout was 78.29%.
This record-breaking voter turnout not only signals a strengthening of democracy but has also intensified political debates.
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