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West Bengal recorded one of its highest-ever turnouts, with polling figures crossing around 92%, the highest since the Left Front’s exit from power in 2011.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders have interpreted the strong turnout as a sign of public desire for change, with the PM calling it an “overwhelming mandate for change” and expressing confidence that the results will favour the BJP.Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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BEHRAMPORE/SHAMSHERGANJ: Around midnight on the eve of polling in Murshidabad, cops visited the homes of many voters struck off under SIR, warning them not to go near booths on Thursday. On poll day, many defied those warnings and turned up to protest their exclusion.Clutching his voter ID, Aadhaar and documents, Behrampore toto driver Imtiaz Khan (41) stood outside a booth, pleading with central forces to let him meet officials. “I submitted my documents and attended hearings five times. I have been voting for 20 years. My family is voting, but I can’t,” he said.Somnath Kangsabanik, a cook, said five of 13 in his family were deleted. “Still, I have come — this is my protest.”At Qutubpur, businessman Waquar Ali Mirza, whose name was missing, urged others to vote. “I submitted all my documents. Now, I want to ensure others vote against SIR,” he said.The sense of exclusion cut across generations. 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