Modi praises bumper West Bengal turnout as young voters and women turn out in force

Modi says first phase turnout signals a shift

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the high voter turnout in West Bengal’s first phase of assembly elections, highlighting strong participation from young voters and women. He credited the Election Commission for conducting polling that was largely peaceful. Modi also suggested that the turnout reflects voters’ desire for change in the state, framing it as momentum going into subsequent phases.