The counting of votes for the repoll in the 144-Falta Legislative Assembly constituency in West Bengal began on Sunday at Diamond Harbour Women's University, amidst heightened security measures. This repolling was necessitated by irregularities reported during the initial polling phase on April 29, 2026. Security personnel were deployed in large numbers to ensure a smooth counting process, which is set to consist of 21 rounds. Notably, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) was absent from the counting center, as their candidate, Jahangir Khan, withdrew from the contest just two days prior to the repoll. Despite this withdrawal, Khan's name remained active on the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) on the day of the repoll. The polling conducted on May 21 witnessed a significant turnout of over 88%, with many voters reporting a peaceful voting experience, free from intimidation. Candidates from other parties include Debangshu Panda of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shambhu Kurmi from the CPI(M), and Abdur Razzak representing Congress. The Falta constituency has historically been a stronghold for the TMC, but recent events have raised concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral process.