New Delhi, April 24 -- Phase 1 of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections recorded a historic voter turnout of 91.78 per cent, marking the highest-ever participation in the state since Independence, according to the Election Commission of India. The polling, which began at 7:00 AM, witnessed enthusiastic participation across constituencies, reflecting strong voter engagement in the electoral process.

The latest figures surpass the previous highest turnout of 84.72 per cent recorded in the 2011 Assembly elections, highlighting a significant rise in voter participation. Gender-wise data shows that female voter turnout stood at 92.69 per cent, higher than male turnout at 90.92 per cent, indicating a robust participation by women vote...