Re-polling Scheduled for 15 Polling Stations in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
West Bengal re-polling today at 15 booths in South 24 Parganas
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The Election Commission of India has ordered re-polling at 15 polling stations in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, due to allegations of EVM tampering during the April 29 elections. The re-poll will take place on May 2, 2026, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- 01Re-polling ordered at 15 polling stations in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
- 02Complaints of EVM tampering and webcasting issues prompted the decision.
- 03Affected constituencies include Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour.
- 04Poll conducted on April 29 declared void under Section 58(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- 05Re-polling scheduled for May 2, 2026, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a re-poll at 15 polling stations in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, following serious allegations of EVM tampering and webcasting issues during the initial polling on April 29, 2026. The affected areas include 11 stations in the Magrahat Paschim assembly constituency and four in Diamond Harbour. After reviewing complaints from Returning Officers and Election Observers, the ECI declared the earlier poll void under Section 58(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The re-poll is set for May 2, 2026, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. A report regarding complaints in the Falta assembly constituency is still pending.
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The re-polling will ensure a fair election process in the affected constituencies, addressing voter concerns about the integrity of the electoral system.
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