Repoll Ordered in Assam's Karimganj Constituency Amid Election Clashes
Assembly Elections LIVE: Repoll ordered in one polling booth in Assam today
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The Election Commission of India has mandated a repoll in booth number 239 at Babyland High English School in Karimganj (North) constituency, Sribhumi district, Assam, due to clashes between supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress. The final voter turnout figures are still pending.
- 01Repoll ordered in Assam's Karimganj (North) constituency due to election-related violence.
- 02The specific polling booth affected is number 239 at Babyland High English School.
- 03Clashes occurred between BJP and Congress supporters.
- 04Final voter turnout figures have not yet been released by the Election Commission.
- 05The incident highlights tensions in the political landscape of Assam.
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On April 10, 2026, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced a repoll in booth number 239 at Babyland High English School in the Karimganj (North) constituency of Sribhumi district, Assam. This decision follows violent clashes between supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress during the elections. As of now, the ECI has not disclosed the final voter turnout figures for the Assam polls. The situation underscores the ongoing political tensions in the region as parties vie for influence. In a related context, the BJP has recently unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal elections, aiming to disrupt the political dominance of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
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The repoll may affect the overall election results in the Karimganj (North) constituency, potentially altering the balance of power between the competing political parties.
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