The Election Commission of India has declared a complete repoll in the Falta Assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district, following serious allegations of election irregularities during the April 29 voting. Reports indicated widespread tampering of electronic voting machines (EVMs), with buttons in at least 60 polling stations being obstructed, affecting over 53,000 voters. The Commission cited a breakdown of the democratic process, leading to the decision to void the election across all 285 polling stations. Fresh polling is scheduled for May 21, with results to be counted on May 24. The decision was based on findings from Special Observer Subrata Gupta and the district election officer, who reported procedural lapses and a pattern of intimidation that undermined the integrity of the election. The Commission invoked Article 324 of the Constitution and relevant sections of the Representation of the People Act to justify this rare move.