India, April 29 -- West Bengal has recorded its highest-ever voter turnout since Independence, with polling in both phases witnessing over 92 per cent participation, as the state now awaits exit polls and final results.

Sharing the development chief election commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar said, "Highest ever percentage of polling in West Bengal in both Phase I & II since Independence - Chunav ka Parv, Paschim Bengal ka Garv."

The first phase, conducted on April 23, saw a turnout of 91.78 per cent, while the second and final phase on April 29, recorded 91.71 per cent, according to Election Commission of India's data

The contest in the state is primarily being seen as a direct fight between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP....