Q1. Consider the following two statements about the April 23, 2026 Phase 1 polls: 1) The Election Commission of India recorded the highest-ever assembly polling percentage since Independence in both Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Phase 1. 2) Counting of votes for both states is scheduled for May 4, 2026, which has been declared a dry day in poll-bound states and Union Territories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Both statements are correct. CEC Gyanesh Kumar said the final voter turnout of 84.69 per cent in Tamil Nadu and 91.78 per cent in West Bengal Phase 1 were the highest-ever assembly polling percentages since Independence in both states. The ECI has fixed counting for both states on May 4, 2026 and declared that day a dry day in poll-bound states and Union Territories.
