Dhaka, April 30 -- West Bengal has recorded a historic voter turnout of 92.47 per cent in the two-phase Assembly elections, the highest in the state since Independence.

In Phase II, polling stood at 91.66 per cent as of 7:45 pm, while Phase I, held on April 23, recorded a turnout of 93.19 per cent. The combined participation across both phases was calculated at 92.47 per cent.

"The combined poll percentage over the two phases stands at 92.47%. Previously, the highest poll participation in West Bengal was 84.72% (2011 GELA)," the Press Information Bureau of India said, referring to the Election Commission.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr. S.S. Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, kept a close...