Protests erupted in Falta, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, as locals accused members of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of threats and intimidation ahead of the counting of votes for the state assembly elections. With repolling taking place at 15 booths, security was heightened, involving personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Rapid Action Force (RAF). Protesters, including many women, voiced concerns for their safety, claiming TMC cadre threatened violence against them. Reports indicated that the voter turnout for the repolling was 72.43% by 3 PM, with allegations of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering prompting the Election Commission of India (ECI) to order the repolling. Complaints included instances of EVM buttons being covered or altered to prevent voting. Additionally, controversies surrounding alleged irregularities in EVM strongrooms have led to the suspension of at least six officials, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) raised concerns over unauthorized access to strongrooms.