TMC Already In Position To Win: Mamata Banerjee after record voter turnout in Bengal

Mamata Banerjee said strong voter turnout in Bengal Phase 1 signals a likely win for TMC, as polling across 152 seats recorded nearly 90% participation amid tight security and minor disruptions.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht

Updated : 23 April 2026, 10:01 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee says TMC in position to win (Img: Internet)

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed confidence in her party’s prospects following a strong voter turnout in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026.

Addressing a rally in Kolkata, she said the scale of participation indicates that the Trinamool Congress is already in a strong position to secure victory. She also reiterated her broader political stance, stating her focus remains on challenging the central government rather than seeking any individual post.

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Record Participation Across Constituencies

Polling in Phase 1 covered 152 constituencies across 16 districts, with approximately 3.6 crore voters eligible to cast their ballots. By 5 PM, voter turnout had reached 89.93%, reflecting one of the highest participation rates in recent elections.

Earlier in the day, turnout stood at 18.76% within the first two hours of voting, indicating a steady and enthusiastic response from voters since polling began at 7 AM.

District-Wise Trends Emerge

Among the constituencies, Bankura recorded the highest early turnout, followed closely by Samserganj in Murshidabad and Chandrakona in Paschim Medinipur. On the other hand, lower participation was observed in areas such as Cooch Behar Dakshin and parts of Malda district.

The varying turnout levels highlight regional differences in voter engagement during the initial hours of polling.

Minor Disruptions Reported

Despite largely smooth polling, some disruptions were reported due to electronic voting machine (EVM) glitches. In one instance, Congress candidate Sanjoy Adhikari alleged that he was unable to cast his vote for a period due to a malfunctioning machine.

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Election officials stated that technical teams were deployed to address such issues promptly, ensuring minimal impact on the overall voting process.

Key Candidates in the Fray

The first phase includes several prominent candidates across major political parties. These include Suvendu Adhikari, Nisith Pramanik, Udayan Guha, Goutam Deb, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.

Their constituencies are expected to play a significant role in shaping the outcome of this phase.