West Bengal records historic 91.78% voter turnout, Tamil Nadu sees 84.69%, EC salutes voters

India’s democratic machinery roared to life on Thursday as West Bengal and Tamil Nadu recorded their highest-ever voter turnout since Independence, informed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.The CEO lauded voters for their overwhelming participation, calling the surge a powerful endorsement of democratic values.“The highest-ever percentage of polling in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu since Independence—ECI salutes each voter,” he said. West Bengal clocked an impressive 91.78% turnout, while Tamil Nadu followed closely with 84.69%. Counting of votes will take place on May 4.