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West Bengal Elections 2026: Violence resurfaced in Jagaddal after the second phase, with reports of a TMC supporter being critically injured in an assault and allegations of firing near polling booths.

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West Bengal Record Voter Turnout: State records historic 93% voter turnout in 2026 election, highest since Independence, with women leading participation and improved security ensuring peaceful voting.

Overall, Kolkata averaged 88.4% turnout, marking a sharp increase of over 28 percentage points compared to the 2021 Assembly elections.