Tamil Nadu amp West Bengal Elections 2026: Voting Crosses 60 in Bengal, Nears 57 in TN by Afternoon

Voting for the high-stakes Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 witnessed strong momentum through the day, with voter turnout rising sharply by the early afternoon. As of around 1 PM–2 PM, early trends indicate brisk participation, signaling a potentially high final turnout in both politically crucial states.

📊 Voting Percentage Update (Approx. 1 PM – Early Afternoon)

• West Bengal (Phase 1): Over 62% turnout
• Tamil Nadu (Single Phase): Around 56–57% turnout

These numbers mark a significant jump from morning levels, where turnout was below 20% at 9 AM and around 35–40% by late morning.

📈 Strong Mid-Day Surge in Voting

Polling gained momentum as the day progressed:

• In Tamil Nadu, turnout crossed 50% by 1 PM, with major urban centers like Chennai reporting strong participation.
• In West Bengal, several districts recorded over 60% turnout, reflecting intense voter mobilization and competitive political stakes.

Long queues were visible at polling booths across both states, especially in rural and semi-urban constituencies.

🗳️ Tamil Nadu: Steady Rise, Urban Push

Tamil Nadu, voting in a single phase across 234 seats, saw a consistent increase in turnout:

• Around 37–38% by 11 AM
• Jumped to ~57% by early afternoon

Key highlights:

• Urban participation improved significantly post-noon
• Celebrity voting boosted visibility and turnout enthusiasm
• Districts like Tiruppur, Coimbatore, and Madurai reported above-average polling

The contest remains intense between DMK-led alliance, AIADMK bloc, BJP, and Vijay’s TVK, making turnout a decisive factor.

🗳️ West Bengal: High-Intensity Polling

West Bengal, voting in Phase 1 across 152 constituencies, recorded even higher participation:

• Around 41% by late morning
• Surged to 62%+ by early afternoon

Key observations:

• Rural belts and tribal districts showed strong turnout
• High voter enthusiasm despite sporadic clashes in some areas
• Tight contest between TMC and BJP driving voter mobilization

Security deployment remained heavy, with central forces ensuring smooth polling.

This is a developing story. More updates will follow as new information becomes available.

This is a developing story. More updates will follow as new information becomes available.