West Bengal records highest-ever poll-participation since Independence

• West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election 2026 registered a combined two-phase turnout of 92.47% — the highest in the state since Independence, surpassing the previous peak of 84.72% (2011).
• Conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) under Article 324; counting on 4 May 2026.
• Relevance: UPSC GS-II — Representation of People's Act, ECI, electoral reforms, voter participation trends.