West Bengal votes in second and final phase of 2026 Assembly election; ECI's final state turnout is 93.71%
West Bengal held the second and final phase of its 2026 Assembly election on 29 April across 142 constituencies in 8 districts; ECI's final statistical reports (PN/085/2026) put the state's polling percentage at 93.71%, the highest ever for the state.
Summary
The West Bengal Assembly election's second and final phase was held on 29 April 2026 in 142 Assembly constituencies across 8 districts, with 1,448 candidates and 41,001 polling stations, completing polling for all 294 seats across 24 districts. The Election Commission ensured live webcasting from 100% of polling stations and capped electors at 1,200 per polling station. The Index Cards and Statistical Reports published by ECI with Press Note PN/085/2026 of 8 May 2026 put West Bengal's final polling percentage (EVM plus postal) at 93.71%, based on 293 constituencies excluding Falta (AC 144), where a repoll was scheduled for 21 May. Women's turnout (93.8%) was higher than men's (92.06%). ECI had noted that the state's previous highest Assembly poll participation was 84.72% in 2011.
Key facts
- Phase II poll
- 29 April 2026; 142 ACs in 8 districts
- Phase II
- 1,448 candidates; 41,001 polling stations
- Whole state
- 294 ACs, 24 districts, 2,926 candidates
- Final turnout (ECI PN/085/2026)
- 93.71% (EVM + postal), 293 ACs excl. Falta (AC 144)
- Gender (final, excl. postal)
- Women 93.8%; men 92.06%
- Previous highest
- 84.72% (2011 Assembly election)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
As per the Election Commission's final statistical reports published with Press Note PN/085/2026, what was West Bengal's polling percentage (EVM plus postal) in the 2026 Assembly election?
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Correct answer: A — 93.71%
ECI's Highlight report (published with PN/085/2026) puts West Bengal's state polling percentage at 93.71%, based on 293 ACs excluding Falta (AC 144). 84.72% was the earlier record set in 2011.
How many Assembly constituencies of West Bengal went to the polls in the second phase on 29 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 142
Phase II covered 142 ACs in 8 districts; Phase I had covered 152 ACs, for a total of 294.
Consider the following statements about the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election: 1. ECI's final statistical report for the state excluded Falta (AC 144), where a repoll was scheduled. 2. Men recorded a higher turnout than women, as per ECI's final report. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: women's turnout (93.8%) was higher than men's (92.06%).