Election Commission Reviews Repolling Requests in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas
Repolling request made for 77 booths in West Bengal, EC to take call after probe
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The Election Commission of India is investigating requests for repolling in 77 booths across four Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district, following allegations of irregularities during the second phase of elections on April 29. Complaints include EVM tampering and voter intimidation, prompting a thorough on-ground inspection before any decisions are made.
- 0177 booths in South 24 Parganas district are under scrutiny for potential repolling.
- 02A total of 32 complaints were received from Falta, 29 from Diamond Harbour, 13 from Magrahat, and 3 from Budge Budge.
- 03Allegations include EVM malfunction, voter intimidation, and breaches of voting secrecy.
- 04Special Observer Subrata Gupta is conducting inspections at the affected booths.
- 05Final decisions on repolling will be made after Gupta submits his report.
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The Election Commission of India is currently reviewing requests for repolling in 77 booths located in four Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district, following the second phase of elections held on April 29. Officials have reported receiving 32 complaints from Falta, 29 from Diamond Harbour, 13 from Magrahat, and 3 from Budge Budge. Allegations range from EVM tampering to voter intimidation and breaches of voting secrecy. A senior official indicated that the complaints surfaced immediately after polling concluded, prompting the Commission to take these allegations seriously. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has instructed Special Observer Subrata Gupta to conduct on-ground inspections at the affected booths before any decisions are made. Gupta is currently visiting these locations to assess the situation and will submit a detailed report to the Commission. If deemed necessary, repolling could occur as early as Friday.
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The outcome of the repolling requests could significantly affect the electoral process and voter confidence in the integrity of the elections in South 24 Parganas.
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