Tamil Nadu and West Bengal witnessed brisk polling during the first few hours of voting on Thursday. While West Bengal, which is voting in Phase 1, recorded 41.11 per cent turnout, Tamil Nadu registered 37.57 per cent till 11 am, according to the Election Commission of India.

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: 152 constituencies go for polls in Phase-1

In West Bengal, Paschim Medinipur recorded the highest turnout at 44.68 per cent, followed by Jhargram at 43.71 per cent and Bankura at 43.22 per cent. The lowest turnout was recorded in Malda at 38.22 per cent.