The Election Commission of India has mandated fresh voting in all 285 polling stations of the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal due to serious electoral violations. The decision follows a report detailing extensive tampering with electronic voting machines (EVMs), including the use of black tape to block votes and the application of perfume and ink on ballot buttons to identify voters. Allegations of booth-capturing and intimidation tactics were rampant, with reports indicating that genuine voters were coerced or prevented from casting their votes. Election observers confirmed that these irregularities severely compromised the integrity of the election, making results unreliable. Additionally, significant gaps in video surveillance footage hindered the verification process, while reports of unauthorized individuals entering voting compartments and guiding voters were noted. The Election Commission concluded that these violations justified a complete cancellation of the election in Falta, with repolling scheduled for May 21 and counting on May 24.