BJP's Debangshu Panda Leads in Falta Assembly Repoll Counting
Falta repoll counting: BJP celebrates as Panda extends commanding lead
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In the Falta Assembly constituency repoll in West Bengal, BJP candidate Debangshu Panda has established a significant lead, surpassing his closest rival by over 14,500 votes after five rounds of counting. The atmosphere outside the counting centers is celebratory for BJP supporters, while the Trinamool Congress faces challenges after their candidate's withdrawal.
- 01Debangshu Panda of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leads by over 14,514 votes after five rounds of counting.
- 02Sambhu Nath Kurmi of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is in second place, while Abdur Razzak Molla from the Indian National Congress holds third.
- 03Jahangir Khan from the Trinamool Congress withdrew from the contest but remains on the ballot due to procedural timelines.
- 04The repoll was necessitated by reported irregularities during the initial polling in April 2026.
- 05Voter turnout for the repoll was approximately 60.43% by 1 PM on polling day.
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The counting of votes for the Falta Assembly constituency repoll in West Bengal has shown a decisive lead for BJP candidate Debangshu Panda, who is ahead by over 14,514 votes after five rounds. Supporters of the BJP celebrated outside the counting centers, with cheers and sweets as they anticipated a significant victory. In the race, Sambhu Nath Kurmi from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is trailing in second place, followed by Abdur Razzak Molla from the Indian National Congress. The Trinamool Congress's candidate, Jahangir Khan, withdrew from the contest, complicating the party's position. The repoll was ordered due to irregularities in the previous elections held in April 2026, which prompted the Election Commission of India to call for fresh voting. The atmosphere during the counting process remained secure, with a reported voter turnout of approximately 60.43%. This repoll marks a critical moment for the BJP, which previously secured a majority in the 2026 Assembly elections.
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The outcome of this repoll could significantly affect the political landscape in West Bengal, particularly for the BJP's standing in the region.
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