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West Bengal Polls: Nearly 40% Turnout Recorded by 11 AM in Phase 2 Voting

April 29, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 39.97 per cent till 11 am on Wednesday as polling for 142 Assembly seats in the second phase continued across the state. According to the Election Commission of India, Purba Bardhaman reported the highest turnout at 44.50 per cent, followed closely by Hooghly with 43.12 per […]

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West Bengal Records 18.39% Turnout Till 9 AM in Phase 2 Polling

April 29, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Voter turnout in West Bengal reached 18.39% by 9 am on Wednesday as polling began for 142 assembly seats across the state. Among the districts, Purba Bardhaman recorded the highest turnout at 20.86 per cent, followed by Hooghly at 20.16 per cent. Nadia saw 18.50 per cent polling, while North 24 Parganas registered […]

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Roving Periscope: To repair strained relations, King Charles III visits the USA

April 28, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Amid strained relations with the United Kingdom, US President Donald Trump on Monday ‘welcomed’ King Charles III at the White House, assuring London that its monarch will be “very safe” in America—just two days after Trump himself escaped the third assassination attempt! The long-planned event marks the 250th anniversary of […]

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Amit Shah, Gujarat Leaders Cast Votes in Local Body Polls; Call for High Voter Turnout

April 26, 2026 revoi editor

Gandhinagar: Home Minister Amit Shah cast his vote along with his family in Gandhinagar on Sunday as polling for Gujarat’s local body elections began, with senior leaders across the state urging citizens to participate in large numbers. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also exercised his franchise in Ahmedabad, describing the day as a “festival of […]

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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Votes in Local Body Polls, Urges Citizens to Turn Out

April 26, 2026 revoi editor

Ahmedabad: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel cast his vote in Ahmedabad on Sunday as polling for Gujarat’s local body elections got underway, calling on citizens to participate actively and treat voting as both a right and a responsibility. Speaking to reporters after voting, Patel described the polling day as a “festival of democracy” and encouraged people […]

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Assembly elections: West Bengal hits 89.93%, Tamil Nadu at 82.24% till 5 pm

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Voter turnout surged sharply by 5 PM on Thursday, with West Bengal recording an impressive 89.93 per cent, well ahead of Tamil Nadu, which also registered a strong 82.24 per cent, according to the Election Commission. The figures reflect a significant rise in participation as polling hours neared closure, indicating robust voter engagement […]

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Assembly elections: Bengal voter turnout crosses 62%, TN nears 57% by 1 pm

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: West Bengal and Tamil Nadu recorded strong voter turnout in Assembly elections on Thursday, with participation reaching 62.18 per cent and 56.81 per cent respectively by 1 pm, according to the Election Commission of India. In West Bengal, Paschim Medinipur recorded the highest turnout at 65.77 per cent, followed by Jhargram at 65.31 […]

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‘Systematic, well managed’: Global delegates hail Bengal polling

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

Kolkata: International delegates visiting polling stations in West Bengal on Thursday praised the arrangements as part of the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) 2026. A delegate who visited a polling booth in the Kurseong Assembly constituency appreciated facilities such as crèche services, drinking water, and health check-up camps. “Wonderful… systematic, very well managed,” a delegate […]

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Assembly elections: Bengal leads with 41% voter turnout; Tamil Nadu records 37% by 11 am

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Tamil Nadu and West Bengal recorded strong voter turnout in the early hours of polling on Thursday, with participation crossing 35 per cent in both states by 11 am. According to data released by the Election Commission of India, voter turnout in the first phase of polling in West Bengal stood at 41.11 […]

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Stalin, Panneerselvam cast votes as Tamil Nadu polls begin; turnout crosses 17%

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin cast his vote in Chennai on Thursday along with his son and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and other family members, as polling for the Assembly elections began under tight security. Seeking re-election, Stalin is contesting from his stronghold, the Kolathur Assembly constituency. He faces a multi-cornered […]

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