Over 80 per cent turnout was recorded in eight Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal Sunday, according to the Election Commission.
There was a decline in poll percentage in West Bengal, from 84.95 per cent in the previous election to 80.35 per cent, the poll panel said.
However, the EC stated that the figure was provisional and a final tally will be released later.
Till 5 pm, Tamluk seat recorded the highest voter turnout at 82.99 per cent, followed by Bishnupur (SC) at 81.90 per cent and Jhargram (ST) at 81.68 per cent, a senior official of the state CEO's office told PTI.
Ghatal recorded 80.35 per cent, Kanthi 80.06 per cent, Purulia 78.64 per cent, Medinipore 78.17 per cent and Bankura 75.68 per cent, he said
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