Repolling Scheduled in Falta, West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026
Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Repolling in Falta seat in Bengal on May 21; TMC, BJP continue targeting each other ahead of counting
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The Election Commission of India has announced repolling across all 285 polling stations in the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal on May 21, 2026, due to significant electoral offences during the initial polling on April 29. Vote counting will commence on May 4, 2026.
- 01Repolling in Falta assembly constituency scheduled for May 21, 2026.
- 02Fresh voting ordered due to severe electoral offences during April 29 polling.
- 03Counting of votes to start on May 4, 2026, at 8 a.m.
- 04Initial counting will focus on postal ballots followed by Electronic Voting Machines.
- 05Previous repolling occurred in 15 booths in nearby constituencies.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has mandated repolling in all 285 polling stations of the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal, scheduled for May 21, 2026. This decision follows reports of significant electoral offences that compromised the integrity of the democratic process during the initial polling held on April 29. Additionally, repolling was conducted in 15 booths in the Paschim Magrahat and Diamond Harbour constituencies on May 2, 2026. The counting of votes for the assembly elections will begin at 8 a.m. on May 4, 2026, starting with postal ballots before proceeding to the results from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
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The decision for repolling is crucial for maintaining electoral integrity and ensuring that voters in Falta have a fair opportunity to participate in the democratic process.
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