New Delhi, April 23 -- It was a historic day as millions of voters across Tamil Nadu and West Bengal turned out in unprecedented numbers for the 2026 Assembly Elections. Breaking all records held since 1947, West Bengal (Phase-I) crossed the 91% mark, while Tamil Nadu saw nearly 85% participation. Most notably, it was women who led the charge, outvoting men in both states and helping to create a new milestone in India's democratic journey.

According to a press note from the Election Commission, West Bengal's first phase reached a staggering 91.78% poll participation, while Tamil Nadu registered a historic 84.69%. These figures surpass the previous benchmarks set in 2011, where Tamil Nadu recorded 78.29% and West Bengal saw 84.72%.

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