Repolling Scheduled in 15 Polling Booths in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Repolling set to be carried out across 15 booths in West Bengal today
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Repolling will occur today, May 2, 2026, at 15 polling booths in two Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. The decision follows issues during the second phase of the state elections held on April 29, 2026.
- 01Repolling will take place in 15 booths due to irregularities during the April 29 elections.
- 02The affected constituencies are Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour.
- 03Repolling hours are set from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 04Trinamool Congress leader Shashi Panja criticized the BJP for alleged provocations on polling day.
- 05Concerns were raised about the transparency of the electoral process.
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Today, May 2, 2026, repolling is scheduled for 15 polling booths in two Assembly constituencies—11 booths in Magrahat Paschim and 4 booths in Diamond Harbour—located in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. This decision by the Election Commission of India (ECI) follows the second phase of state elections held on April 29, 2026, where irregularities were reported. The repolling will occur from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shashi Panja has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to provoke other parties on polling day to instigate widespread repolling and tarnish the state's reputation. Panja also expressed concerns about the transparency of the electoral process, highlighting issues with the strong room CCTV systems.
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The repolling process aims to ensure fair electoral practices, which is crucial for maintaining public trust in the electoral system.
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