Allegations of Irregularities Emerge as West Bengal Holds Repolling in 15 Booths
CCTV lapses, ‘malpractice’: Big allegations fly as 15 Bengal booths vote again
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In West Bengal, allegations of electoral malpractice have surfaced as the Election Commission orders repolling in 15 booths. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) claims CCTV disruptions and mishandling of ballots, while the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accuses the TMC of collusion with election officials. Voting is underway as tensions escalate ahead of the counting on May 4.
- 01Repolling ordered in 15 booths across West Bengal amid allegations of irregularities.
- 02Trinamool Congress (TMC) claims CCTV disruptions and mishandling of ballots.
- 03Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleges early opening of EVM strongrooms without notice.
- 04Election Commission has deployed a special observer to verify allegations.
- 05Voting for repolling began at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm.
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Allegations of electoral malpractice have intensified in West Bengal as the Election Commission announced repolling in 15 booths following claims of irregularities from both the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The TMC, led by Shashi Panja, raised concerns over CCTV disruptions in strongrooms where Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) are stored. They demanded a detailed report on the malfunctions and warned of potential agitation if transparency is not ensured. Meanwhile, BJP leader Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay alleged that the EVM strongroom was opened early and multiple times without proper notification, raising suspicions of electoral misconduct. Voting for the repolling commenced at 7 am on Saturday and will continue until 6 pm. The Election Commission has appointed a special observer to oversee the situation, with counting scheduled for May 4.
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The repolling and allegations of malpractice could influence voter confidence and the overall electoral process in West Bengal.
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