Amit Shah dismissed reports that women voters who support the Trinamool may become a huge factor in the election. He said women voters support the BJP

The first phase of polling, held on Thursday across 152 Assembly constituencies spread over 16 districts, saw turnout reach approximately 92.98 per cent, one of the highest figures in the state's recent electoral history.

Home Minister Amit Shah's statement comes at a time when the first phase of the elections has concluded. Pointing to the heavy voter turnout in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Shah stated that this proves that Didi is on her way out, and the BJP is on its way in.