West Bengal has recorded a historic voter turnout of 92.9 percent in the 2026 Assembly elections, one of the highest ever in India. Phase Two alone saw 92.6 percent voting, significantly surpassing previous election records. Women voters outnumbered men, and total votes cast rose despite a reduced electorate following the SIR process. While high turnout often signals anti-incumbency, the controversy over 27 lakh voter deletions has complicated interpretations. Kolkata also saw a dramatic surge in participation. The Election Commission cited improved security and cleaner electoral rolls as key reasons behind the unprecedented voter turnout.