Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:00am on 23 Apr 2026,Thursday Politics
Voting for the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 and Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 began at 7 am under tight security, with steady turnout reported. West Bengal recorded 41.11% voter participation during Phase 1 across 152 seats in 16 districts, while Tamil Nadu saw 37.56% turnout in its single-phase election covering all 234 constituencies. Authorities deployed central forces and ensured extensive logistical arrangements to maintain peaceful polling. With over 5.7 crore voters in Tamil Nadu alone, officials emphasised adherence to guidelines and identity verification. Campaigning concluded earlier, setting up key electoral contests. Voting continues smoothly, with counting scheduled later as per Election Commission timelines. (PC: X)
