Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- Voting for the crucial Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu concluded on Thursday, witnessing an impressive voter turnout, with people from all walks of life, including actors, politicians, and common citizens, queuing up in large numbers to exercise their franchise.

West Bengal recorded a historic turnout of around 91.78% in the first phase of polling, marking one of the highest participation rates in recent electoral history. The state is voting in a two-phase election, with the remaining phase scheduled for a later date.

Tamil Nadu, where polling was conducted in a single phase, also saw strong voter participation, with a turnout of approximately 84.69%. The high percentage reflects significant pu...