Re-elections Ordered in Two West Bengal Constituencies Due to Vote Tampering Claims
Repolling In 2 West Bengal Seats After Vote Tampering Claims | Full List Of Polling Booths
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The Election Commission of India has mandated re-elections at 15 polling stations in the Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, following allegations of vote tampering during the second phase of elections. The repolling is set to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
- 01Re-elections ordered at 15 polling stations due to vote tampering allegations.
- 02Affected constituencies are Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour in South 24 Parganas.
- 03Complaints included tampering of electronic voting machines (EVMs) with various substances.
- 04Preparations are underway for smooth polling in the affected areas.
- 0523 cases of alleged tampering have been confirmed, primarily from Falta.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced re-elections at 15 polling stations across two assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal — Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour. This decision follows complaints of vote tampering during the second phase of elections on April 29. Allegations included the use of black tape, adhesive substances, ink, and perfume on the buttons of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in several booths. The ECI confirmed that 23 cases of tampering were prima facie validated, with 20 cases originating from the Falta constituency. The re-elections will take place at 11 polling stations in 142-Magrahat Paschim AC and 4 polling stations in 143-Diamond Harbour AC. The ECI is currently preparing to ensure that the polling process is conducted smoothly in these areas.
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The re-elections aim to restore voter confidence and ensure a fair electoral process, which is crucial for the integrity of democracy in the region.
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