Steady Momentum in West Bengal Phase Two Polling as Turnout Nears 40% by Midday
Polling in West Bengal’s second phase sees strong voter turnout nearing 40 percent by 11 AM, with Purba Bardhaman leading participation. Data shows steady growth from early morning across districts, reflecting active democratic engagement across urban and rural regions.
According to official data recorded by 11:00 AM, Purba Bardhaman registered the highest turnout at 44.50 percent, followed by Hooghly at 43.12 percent and Nadia at 40.34 percent. Howrah reported 39.45 percent voting, while North 24 Parganas and Kolkata North recorded 38.43 percent and 38.39 percent respectively. South 24 Parganas stood at 37.92 percent, and Kolkata South reported the lowest among these regions at 36.78 percent.
Earlier in the day, voter turnout stood at 18.39 percent by 9:00 AM, reflecting a gradual but consistent increase as polling progressed. At that time, Purba Bardhaman again led with 20.86 percent turnout, followed by Hooghly at 20.16 percent and Nadia at 18.50 percent. Howrah recorded 17.76 percent voting, North 24 Parganas 17.81 percent, Kolkata North 17.28 percent, South 24 Parganas 17.25 percent, and Kolkata South 16.81 percent.
The upward trajectory in voter participation between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM underscores a steady flow of voters to polling stations across the state. The data reflects balanced engagement across urban centers like Kolkata and densely populated districts such as North and South 24 Parganas, alongside strong turnout in semi-urban and rural belts.
As polling continues, the consistent rise in turnout figures signals heightened electoral engagement in this crucial phase, reinforcing the importance of the democratic process in the state.

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