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Record Turnout of Around 80 Percent in Bengal By-Elections
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News18•06-10-2026, 18:51
Record Turnout of Around 80 Percent in Bengal By-Elections
- •The first election under the BJP rule in West Bengal took place with by-elections held in Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies.
- •Voter turnout reached 78.42 percent in Rejinagar and 79.39 percent in Nandigram by 5 PM, marking a unique precedent.
- •By-elections were necessitated as the Chief Minister relinquished the Nandigram seat and Humayun Kabir gave up the Rejinagar seat after winning multiple constituencies.
- •A total of 97 complaints were registered during the by-elections according to Election Commission data.
- •In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, the BJP secured 207 seats to form the government for the first time in the state.
Key Questions Answered
The by-elections were necessitated because leaders won from two seats during the 2026 assembly elections and were required by Election Commission rules to relinquish one. The Chief Minister gave up Nandigram, and Humayun Kabir relinquished Rejinagar.
By 5 PM on Tuesday, the voter turnout reached 78.42 percent in Rejinagar and 79.39 percent in Nandigram, with both constituencies recording a turnout close to 80 percent.
In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, the BJP won 207 seats, coming to power in the state for the first time.
