Tamil Nadu Records 84.29% Voter Turnout, West Bengal Phase 1 at 92.25% in Assembly Elections
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 concluded with a voter turnout of 84.29%, while West Bengal Assembly Elections Phase 1 recorded a massive 92.25% turnout across 152 constituencies. Both states are significant — Tamil Nadu elects a 234-seat assembly while West Bengal has 294 seats. Phase 2 of West Bengal polling is scheduled for April 29 covering 142 constituencies. The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced tight security for Phase 2, with central forces deployed across sensitive areas.
Key Facts & Details
7 points- 1Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: 84.29% voter turnout recorded
- 2West Bengal Phase 1: 92.25% turnout in 152 constituencies
- 3West Bengal Phase 2 (142 seats) scheduled for April 29
Deep Dive
- +Tamil Nadu has 234 Assembly constituencies; West Bengal has 294
- +Tamil Nadu's current CM is M.K. Stalin (DMK); West Bengal's is Mamata Banerjee (TMC)
- +The ECI deployed central forces across sensitive booths in both states
- +West Bengal has historically seen high voter turnout — often 80%+
Exam Focus
Likely MCQ: Tamil Nadu Assembly has how many seats? → Answer: 234 seats
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Exam Relevance & Angle
Polity: State assembly elections, ECI role, and electoral process in India.
Target Exams
Background & Context
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has 234 constituencies. Tamil Nadu follows the First Past the Post (FPTP) voting system. The current CM is M.K. Stalin of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), who came to power in 2021.
West Bengal Legislative Assembly has 294 constituencies. Current CM is Mamata Banerjee of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC/TMC), who has been CM since 2011. West Bengal elections in 2026 are being held in multiple phases due to security concerns.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body under Article 324 of the Constitution. It is a multi-member body consisting of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners. The CEC and ECs are appointed by the President of India (on the advice of a committee under the new Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023).
Election laws and processes:
- Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into force the moment elections are announced
- EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines) and VVPATs are used
- NOTA (None of the Above) option available since 2013 SC order
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Must KnowTest Yourself
1 / 3Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has how many constituencies?
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