Kolkata, April 29 -- The voter turnout in West Bengal reached a staggering 91.62% by the close of the second phase of polling on Wednesday.

According to the latest data from the Election Commission of India at 7:30 pm, Purba Bardhaman district maintained the lead with a massive 93.48% turnout, followed closely by South 24 Parganas (91.73%), North 24 Parganas (91.70%), Hooghly (91.50%), Nadia (91.45%), and Howrah (91.17%).

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar hailed the voter participation, stating, "Highest ever percentage of polling in West Bengal in both Phase I & II since Independence - Chunav ka Parv, Paschim Bengal ka Garv".

This high level of engagement mirrors the first phase of polling, which recorded a substantial 91.78% ...