Repolling Ordered at 15 Polling Stations in West Bengal Assembly Elections
West Bengal Assembly Elections: Poll Body Orders Repolling At 15 Booths In Two Constituencies
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The Election Commission of India has ordered repolling at 15 polling stations in two constituencies of West Bengal due to complaints of vote tampering during the second phase of the state Assembly elections held on April 29. This decision follows reports of 77 cases of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering.
- 01Repolling ordered at 15 booths in West Bengal.
- 02Action taken due to 77 reports of EVM tampering.
- 03Repolling affects two constituencies.
- 04Complaints were received during the second phase of elections.
- 05Election Commission aims to ensure fair voting.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has mandated repolling at 15 polling stations across two constituencies in West Bengal following numerous complaints of vote tampering during the second phase of the state Assembly elections, which took place on April 29. West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer, Manoj Agarwal, confirmed that 77 cases of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering were reported. The decision to conduct repolling reflects the ECI's commitment to maintaining the integrity of the electoral process. More details are expected to emerge as the situation develops.
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The repolling will ensure that voters in the affected areas have a fair opportunity to cast their votes, which is crucial for maintaining public trust in the electoral process.
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