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Kolkata voting saw BJP leaders including Mithun Chakraborty express hopes of 90 percent turnout, while candidates raised EVM concerns, violence allegations, and appeals for participation. Abhaya’s mother entered polls seeking justice as voting covered 142 constituencies across six districts statewide

A delegation of 32 international observers from 16 countries and International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance praised India’s election process in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, calling it a “festival of democracy” and commending the Election Commission of India for efficient and inclusive polling management

Actor and TVK chief Vijay thanked Tamil Nadu voters for a record 85 per cent turnout in the Assembly elections, calling it a landmark moment. He praised youth and women participation and expressed confidence ahead of the results

Bengal and Tamil Nadu recorded record voter turnout in Assembly polls amid clashes, attacks on candidates and intense political rivalry. While Bengal neared 92 per cent and Tamil Nadu crossed 84 per cent, counting is scheduled for May 4

West Bengal and Tamil Nadu recorded unusually high voter turnout, reaching 89.93% and 82.24% respectively by 5 PM, according to the Election Commission. Both states surpassed 2021 figures amid strong voter participation, with polling seen as largely unaffected by controversies

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed confidence that TMC is poised to win after high voter turnout in the first phase of assembly polls. She also claimed opposition unity to challenge the BJP nationally, focusing on ending its rule in Delhi

Tamil Nadu recorded around 70% voter turnout till 3 p.m. during Assembly elections, though polling was marred by an incident where a police constable was stabbed inside a booth in Mayiladuthurai. Despite this, voting remained largely peaceful across the state

Voter turnout reached 78.77% in West Bengal and 70% in Tamil Nadu as of 3 p.m. during ongoing Assembly elections, with strong public participation, long queues at booths, and hundreds of complaints filed with the Election Commission amid multi-phase polling

West Bengal recorded 62.18 per cent voter turnout in the first six hours of the first phase of Assembly polls. While polling remained strong, incidents of violence and a heatstroke death were reported, with leaders expressing optimism over high participation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Election Commission for largely peaceful first-phase polling in West Bengal, highlighting high voter turnout and enthusiasm. He criticized the ruling Trinamool Congress, alleging misgovernance and corruption, while expressing confidence in BJP’s victory in the ongoing Assembly elections

Tamil Nadu Assembly elections saw newlywed couples voting in wedding attire, symbolising civic participation. Polling across 234 constituencies recorded steady turnout as voters chose between major alliances including DMK and AIADMK, alongside emerging parties in a closely contested electoral battle

Kerala Chief Electoral Officer said voter turnout in the Assembly elections stood at 79.63 per cent and denied any delay in releasing polling data. He clarified figures are provisional and will be updated after inclusion of service votes

Polling for the third and final phase of Telangana’s Panchayat elections concluded with a high voter turnout of 85.77 per cent. Early trends showed Congress gaining an edge, winning around 6,600 gram panchayats, while the opposition BRS secured nearly 3,500 villages and remained competitive in 1,500 panchayats.

The third and final phase of gram panchayat elections across Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts concluded peacefully with an impressive overall turnout of 84.66 per cent. A total of 575 candidates contested for sarpanch posts and over 8,000 for ward member positions.

The second phase of gram panchayat elections in the erstwhile Karimnagar district concluded peacefully with high voter turnout across most mandals. Despite chilly weather, rural voters queued up from early morning to cast their votes, and officials confirmed that polling was conducted smoothly without any untoward incidents.

At 92, Lakshmi Devamma from Vengal Rao Nagar exemplified democratic commitment by voting in the Jubilee Hills by-election despite poor health. Assisted by polling staff with a wheelchair, her determination inspired others to fulfill their civic duty 

The District Election Office has intensified awareness efforts in Jubilee Hills ahead of the November 11 bypoll, targeting a 60 per cent voter turnout through special initiatives, enhanced accessibility, and home voting facilities for senior citizens and differently-abled voters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the record voter turnout in Bihar’s first phase of assembly polls reflected people’s faith in the track record of the NDA under him and Nitish Kumar, asserting that the alliance is set for its biggest victory

Clash ensues among supporters of TPUS, TSUTF, PRTU candidates over display of flex banners at Ricob Bazar polling station under the two-town police station limits in Khammam city

United States President Donald Trump questioned the purpose of providing $21 million to India for 'voter turnout.' He said the US can hardly get in there because of high Indian tariffs